“There is absolutely no excuse for new buildings that don’t meet zero carbon standards” says senior architect Emily Partridge.
The UK's construction industry generates 40% of the UK's carbon emissions - so what can we do to avoid this?What is the difference between embodied carbon and operational? How do renewable strategies offset energy use and what is the best strategy when fighting the catastrophic effects of the climate crisis?
Emily explores all this, and more, in her article, 'Achieving Zero Carbon'.
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