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Nice to work on this article with Paavo Reponen & Bas Meeuwissen from Metsä Wood. Have a read if you're interested in modular systems design, engineered timber in construction or the digital infrastructure for offsite construction! #LVL #offsite #modular #timberconstruction #circularity #efficiency #sustainability #KertoLVL

Balancing Structural Integrity with Environmental Impact: Sustainable Design Approaches Incorporating sustainability into structural engineering is no longer just a trend, it's a necessity. I'm interested in exploring techniques like material optimization, adaptive reuse, and embodied carbon analysis. How are you integrating sustainability into your structural design workflows? I'd love to learn from your experiences! #structuralengineering #sustainability #greendesign #embodiedcarbon #circulareconomy

In this piece, Łukasz Jędrzejewski, product marketing manager at GRAITEC UK, explores the emerging role of sustainability in structural engineering, and the need for environmentally conscious design. As dawn breaks over the bustling city, the sounds of construction can be heard from every corner. Buildings are being erected at an unprecedented rate as cities continue to expand and populations grow. But amidst this flurry of activity, there is a growing concern about the impact these structures have on our environment. https://lnkd.in/eX7P33yX

The Importance of Sustainable Design in Structural Engineering! As structural engineers, we play a crucial role in shaping the built environment. With increasing emphasis on sustainability, it's essential to integrate eco-friendly practices into our designs. Here are a few key points to consider: • Material Selection: Opting for renewable or recycled materials can significantly reduce the environmental impact of our projects. • Energy Efficiency: Designing structures that maximize natural light and optimize energy use can lead to long-term savings and a smaller carbon footprint. • Life Cycle Assessment: Evaluating the entire life cycle of a structure—from design to demolition—ensures that we create buildings that are not only functional but also sustainable. Let’s embrace sustainable design practices to build a better future for our communities. #StructuralEngineering #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyDesign #EngineeringForChange

Sustainable Innovations: A Closer Look at 2050 Materials Solutions Delighted to work with 2050 Materials on a blog post to showcase 2050 Materials' innovative platform for sustainable construction, featuring advanced tools and a vast database of eco-friendly materials to help you achieve your climate goals. Read our latest blog to explore the future of sustainable materials - link in the comments below. What materials do you think will dominate the construction industry by 2050? Share your thoughts! #contech #architects #materialspecification #netzero #climate #epd #embodiedcarbon #assemblies #benchmarks #policy #quantitysurveyors #architects #contractors #developers #embodiedcarbon #aec #data #climate

Change is a Choice: The Crucial Role of Engineering in Our Path to a Sustainable Future. Ever visualised a future where our buildings - the lofty skyscrapers to the little corner shops -exist symbiotically with nature? It's not just a fanciful notion but an actual reality within our reach. But to turn this vision into a reality, the route we choose is critically important. The construction and design industry has been clutching at models like ASHRAE 90.1 for years, guiding the voyage towards net-zero energy buildings. Yet, this approach barely scrapes the surface of a building's life cycle, akin to using a map that only displays roads, not the terrain that makes the journey captivating. In comes CIBSE TM54 - not merely another technical guideline but a blueprint for a future where buildings reciprocate to the earth and foster sustainable communities. It understands buildings as living entities impacting our health, happiness, and the planet. It all boils down to who steers the process. Engineers, with their profound understanding of building anatomy, are deemed the true stewards of our sustainable future, crafting spaces that marry efficiency, sustainability, and environmental harmony. Opting for CIBSE TM54 and entrusting engineers to chart the course is not just about technical precision. It is a pledge to a future where human innovation lives harmoniously with nature. A commitment to a world where every breath is purer, every energy source greener and every building manifests what we can accomplish when we sync our goals with the earth's rhythms. As we straddle the past and a greener future, the decision is stark. It's high time we moved in a new direction, not because it's easy, but because our planet and future generations merit a thriving world. Support engineers in spearheading the path to genuinely sustainable buildings, each element contributing towards our net zero dream. Because together, we can construct more than just edifices; we can mould the future.

“Beyond the usual technical problem solving of delivering new buildings and structures, structural engineering’s contemporary relevance is in creatively combating climate change.” ICYMI: Richard Campbell, Director in our Glasgow office, recently discussed the role of structural engineering in addressing sustainability challenges. Read more 👇 #structuralengineering #engineering #sustainability #climatechange

According to analysis by Architecture 2030, the built environment is responsible for over 40% of all global green-house gas emissions, resulting in 15.3 giga-tons of CO2 released into the atmosphere each year. While there is no easy path to zero carbon emissions in the built environment, as architects we can play the role of carbon hero – if we can get the right tools to unlock our super-powers. In fact, the most impactful decisions such as building form or primary materials are made during the planning and concept phase, often long before sustainability specialists get engaged in the process. https://lnkd.in/e2T_PTm9

Sustainable engineering heralds the future of design by ingeniously optimizing construction activities without compromising our precious resources. Mitigating harmful effects and minimizing the footprint of development projects pave the way for a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. #SustainableEngineering #FutureOfDesign #EcoFriendlyDesign #EnvironmentalEngineering

In a reflective tone, allow me to share my journey into the realm of buildings service engineering, which commenced in 1981, a time when the term itself was not yet coined. Fueled by optimism, I embarked on this path, envisioning a future where the last stronghold of design—the building services—could be streamlined to ensure both comfort and economic viability with minimal intervention. Fast forward some 40 years, and amidst the discourse of achieving net zero carbon (a concept still seeking clear definition), I find myself pondering: what lessons has our industry truly imbibed? As I prepare to bid farewell to the realm of design and transition to supporting the premier software, IES, on our planet—a venture somewhat tangential to this discourse—I implore you, fellow designers, to contemplate the ramifications of your decisions on the end users of our buildings. It is my humble plea that through conscientious design choices, we may effect tangible change in reducing our emissions and shaping a more sustainable future.