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"Green buildings can reduce carbon emissions by up to 34%." It's incredible how sustainable practices in construction can make such a significant impact on the environment. From energy-efficient designs to using sustainable materials, green construction is not just a trend, but a necessity for a healthier planet. How are you incorporating green practices into your projects? Let's build a greener future together! #GreenConstruction #Sustainability #BuildingForTheFuture #ReduceCarbonEmissions

‘Deconstruction’ is being promoted in several countries, including #France and the #Netherlands. Our white paper, Reducing Embodied Carbon in Cities: Nine Solutions for Greener Buildings and Communities, highlights innovative solutions which reduce #construction emissions, while also embedding social benefits and technological advances. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/NJ2350SUvmA #Building #Deconstruction #Upcycling #CircularEconomy

The carbon emissions from demolition of buildings is even higher and hence unsustainable environmentally.

Deconstruction, circular design, design for disassembly, and detachable or reversible building construction all consider building whole-life cycle covering product, construction, use & maintenance and end of life. To pursue net-zero carbon building, end of life embodied carbon shall never be overlooked. The 9 solutions presented in this WEF white paper are what we should consider not only at project / asset level but also at a city level that help scale the circularity solutions. Solution 1: Requirements for low-carbon materials Solution 2: Mandates for whole-life carbon assessments Solution 3: Executive orders for clean construction Solution 4: Large-scale adaptive reuse Solution 5: Citywide circular economy strategy Solution 6: Programmes to electrify heavy transport and machinery Solution 7: Innovation hub for clean construction Solution 8: Programmes for residential deconstruction and workforce development Solution 9: Online marketplace for a circular built environment

In Europe, Eurocodes stipulate a common standard/approach for the design of buildings and other civil engineering works and construction products. This can support the selective demolition and design for deconstruction (DfD) to achieve ambitious #sustainability goals, especially as the focus in Europe is on the urgent need to reduce construction and demolition (C&D) waste and prioritise reuse and high-quality #recycling. Within the built environment, buildings have a big carbon footprint. They are responsible for 30%–40% of primary energy consumption and 40%–50% of GHG #emissions worldwide. Enormous amounts of wood embodied in C&D waste makes it a significant source of secondary raw materials, which W2W project intends to recycle and upcycle using innovative technologies. More about us here: https://lnkd.in/eAkQBx9k

This video by the World Economic Forum brilliantly showcases the importance of retrofitting existing buildings. 🏢 According to the UK Green Building Council, embodied carbon accounts for about 20% of the UK's built environment emissions. 🌍 By prioritizing retrofitting, we not only extend the life of existing buildings but also significantly cut down on carbon emissions, making a meaningful impact on our journey to net zero 🌱

Couldn’t agree more. Demolition permits generally don’t allow enough time to deconstruct buildings and Insurance is a huge factor, as well. We are pleased to see some forward thinking municipalities requiring that materials be saved prior to demolition. Design professionals are getting it, but not every client appreciates the opportunity or are hampered by budget or time constraints. The dial is moving in the right direction.

WE need to start making changes, TODAY. This is a great video by the World Economic Forum that highlights the benefits of mitigating carbon emissions by retrofitting existing buildings, instead of the additional carbon needed to demolish and construct a new building. Reducing embodied carbon in buildings is key to achieving carbon neutrality. Instead of demolishing and rebuilding, which can generate up to 60% more carbon emissions, we need to prioritise retrofitting and reusing existing structures. Retrofitting not only preserves the carbon already invested in a building but also significantly cuts down on new emissions, paving the way for a sustainable environment and making a meaningful impact on our journey to net zero. Retrofitting is not just a sustainable choice; it's a necessary strategy for reducing our carbon footprint and building a more resilient future. Please share this video with your network. #sustainability #embodiedcarbon #retrofitting #carbonneutrality #greenbuilding #cornwall #newhome #newbuild #truro

Indeed, demolishing building in an unplanned way is wasteful. Research shows that controlling the process can influence 42% of final energy consumption and 50% of material extraction, or approximately 35% of carbon emissions! Therefore, my thesis's research calls upon the lifecycle approach of managing hotel portfolio, from the hotel operator's perspective, discussing some useful managerial tips, such as using the performance metrics: ▶ "Carbon emissions per square meter of all space" instead of "Carbon emissions per square meter of conditioned space", or ▶ "Carbon emissions per available room night" instead of "Carbon emissions per occupied room night". Hotel operators might not call the design and building decisions, but following a right set of metrics can influence how they are contracting and negotiating with hotel owners, who call those "deconstructing" decisions. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dU9Wgu5K

I find the World Economic Forum demonstrates reductionist thinking. Yes, deconstructing and upcycling is a superior material policy when the metric of value considers only resource maintenance. But, it’s a more expensive option. If it’s more expensive, less companies will choose to upgrade infrastructure, thus driving the supply down and the prices up. This in turn expounds the homeless crisis many major cities face. Policy advisors and entities cannot ignore nuanced & complexities when their pressure drives real policy change from below.