Malin Zimm’s Post

We have run out of budget – How Can We Build Nothing New?   The construction industry accounts for around 40% of global CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, we are seeing growth in demolishing property only to build new. This simply doesn't hold up. The absurd thing is that the industry itself knows this – and they want to change it – we already know many of the solutions, but we lack the political incentives to create a level playing field and to allow for competition that centres around planetary boundaries rather than economic growth. The ask from experts around the sector is: Let's make it easier to make the right choice – and expensive to make the wrong one!   Drawing on Nordic experiences, we’ve interviewed five thought leaders who share their insights on how we can turn words and knowledge into tangible actions tailored to our local conditions: Signe Wenneberg: Climate activist, speaker, author, and journalist from Denmark Louise Heebøll: Architect MAA, founder of Louise Heebøll ApS, and the association Del Hus and V!GØR Peter Ullstad: Architect, founder of Codesign AB, Sweden Pasi Aalto: Centre Director NTNU Wood, Department of Architecture and Technology, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU) Anna Denell: Chief Sustainability Officer, Vasakronan, and Chairwoman of “Håll Nollan”   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dt9P9kDn Written by Malin Zimm, with research by Pernille Martiny Modvig. — Angelica Åkerman, Dorte Bo Bojesen, Helle Redder Momsen, Anders Vestergaard Jensen, Nordic Innovation, Nordic Sustainable Construction, The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council, Form/Design Center, Climate-KIC, Bolig og byggeri | Social- og Boligstyrelsen i Danmark #SustainableArchitecture #GreenTransition #NordicInnovation #SustainabilityLeadership #Circulareconomy #buildingtransformation #stopbuildingnew #renovation

The key to sustainability and circularity within planetary boundaries in building is incentives like taxation. Ok, also the legislation must come up to speed. It is impossible to make this happen if the road full of deep pit holes is paved with just good intentions. Companies must be sure that this road is accessible and legal to drive everywhere, anytime.

We have used up our CO2 budget – so how can we stop building new? The construction industry accounts for around 40% of global CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, we are seeing growth in demolishing property only to build new. This simply doesn't hold up. The absurd thing is that the industry itself knows this – and they want to change it – we already know many of the solutions, but we lack the political incentives to create a level playing field and to allow for competition that centres around planetary boundaries rather than economic growth. The ask from experts around the sector is: Let's make it easier to make the right choice – and expensive to make the wrong one! Drawing on Nordic experiences, we’ve asked five thought leaders how we can turn words and knowledge into tangible actions tailored to our local conditions: Signe Wenneberg: Climate activist, speaker, author, and journalist from Denmark Louise Heebøll: Architect MAA, founder of Louise Heebøll ApS, and the association Del Hus and V!GØR Peter Ullstad: Architect, founder of Codesign AB, Sweden Pasi Aalto: Centre Director NTNU Wood, Department of Architecture and Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Anna Denell: Chief Sustainability Officer, Vasakronan, and Chairwoman of “Håll Nollan” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dt9P9kDn — Malin Zimm, Angelica Åkerman, Dorte Bo Bojesen, Helle Redder Momsen, Anders Vestergaard Jensen, Nordic Innovation, Nordic Sustainable Construction, The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council, Form/Design Center, SUSTAINORDIC, Climate-KIC, Bolig og byggeri | Social- og Boligstyrelsen i Danmark #SustainableArchitecture #GreenTransition #NordicInnovation #SustainabilityLeadership #Circulareconomy #buildingtransformation #stopbuildingnew #renovation

Some really nice thoughts on the problems we are facing, and possible solutions, when it comes to reusing what we already have. The conventional understanding of designing, sourcing and constructing is simply not suited to deal with the fact that building new is not the way out if we are serious about lowering our negative impacts.

Arup's new regenerative design report presents three complementary design principles that we can adopt to move towards a regenerative future - nature-led, systemic and equitable. It includes examples such as the Eastgate building in Harare which is designed like a termite mound to stay cool without air conditioning and an approach in Singapore where concrete is made from demolition waste and metals. #BuiltEnvironment #RegenerativeDesign #WeAreArup

What if we worked together for a carbon-free world? Because yes, if we want sustainable construction to become the new norm throughout the world, 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱. As well as innovative solutions and inspiring projects to accelerate the sector's transition.   The 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 ‘𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’ focuses on these issues, through 6 key themes: decarbonization, circularity, renovation, quality of life, urbanization, politics, and economy.   Find out more here 👇   #ConstructingSustainableFuture #SaintGobain

*Sustainable Construction ✅👌👋 Do you remember, back in the day, when our grandparents built their houses with mud,am I right 🤗 was it clay 🤗. You could really find concrete blocks at that time..... Guess what 🤗 we are going back to the olden days again 🤗, nothing is really new anyways 🤗, just new innovative ways of doing stuffs. For us to save our planet,we really have to go back to good old days stuff and that's where sustainability comes in ✅ Please watch this video and let's have your thoughts 👏👌👍 #sustainableconstruction #sustainablesolutions #materialsavings #sustainability

🌍 Building a Greener Future in Construction 🌍 The construction industry can significantly reduce carbon emissions through sustainable design, low-carbon materials, and energy-efficient practices. Discover how to contribute to a greener future on our Naviate Sustainability 101 page. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #CarbonReduction #Construction #EcoFriendly

🌍 Building a Greener Future in Construction 🌍 The construction industry can significantly reduce carbon emissions through sustainable design, low-carbon materials, and energy-efficient practices. Discover how to contribute to a greener future on our Naviate Sustainability 101 page. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #CarbonReduction #Construction #EcoFriendly

🌍 Building a Greener Future in Construction 🌍 The construction industry can significantly reduce carbon emissions through sustainable design, low-carbon materials, and energy-efficient practices. Discover how to contribute to a greener future on our Naviate Sustainability 101 page. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #CarbonReduction #Construction #EcoFriendly