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What Are Material Passports?
One of the most important resources we have in any battle is information. Our battle against climate change is no different. Our knowledge of the materials or products we use is vital in understanding how best to use these resources, and even how they can be reused....
How Carbon Capture Materials Work And Current Challenges For Implementation
Many people believe that Carbon Capture Materials are key pieces of the puzzle when it comes to effective and long-term environmental stewardship. Certainly, in the long-term, this does seem to be the case, although, still with some challenges and hurdles to be...
What Is Net Zero 2050 And Is It Feasible?
Net Zero 2050 refers to a global goal to achieve a balance between the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted into the atmosphere and those removed from it by the year 2050. This target is crucial to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as outlined in...
Net Zero And The Construction Industry
Understanding Net Zero Net Zero is the balance between the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed from it. Achieving Net Zero emissions is crucial in global climate strategies, particularly under frameworks like the Paris...
What is the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap UK?
The Whole Life Carbon Roadmap UK represents a strategic framework aimed at systematically addressing carbon emissions from the built environment throughout the entirety of a building’s lifecycle. This includes emissions arising from the production of building...
What Is Whole Life Carbon And How Is It Assessed?
"Whole Life Carbon" (WLC) refers to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a building or infrastructure project throughout its entire lifecycle. WLC plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability in the construction industry. This concept includes...
What Are Dynamic EPDs And How Do They Differ From (Static) EPDs?
Dynamic Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) represent a significant innovation within the construction industry, offering a flexible and contemporary approach to assessing the environmental impact of building products. These differ markedly from traditional...
What Are The 7 Principles Of Sustainability In Construction?
The 7 principles of sustainability in construction are essential guidelines aimed at minimizing environmental impact, optimizing resource use, and creating healthy, resilient buildings. These principles are: 1. Energy Efficiency This principle focuses on reducing...
What Are The 3 Pillars Of Sustainability In Construction?
The 3 pillars of sustainability in construction, often referred to as the Triple Bottom Line, encompass environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Each pillar plays a crucial role in ensuring that construction projects contribute positively to the...
How Can A Construction Project Be Sustainable?
A construction project can achieve sustainability by integrating practices and strategies that adhere to the 7 principles of sustainability and the 3 pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social. The following are key steps to ensuring a sustainable...
What Are Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)?
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized and verified document that provides transparent and comparable information about the environmental performance of a construction product or material throughout its life cycle. EPDs are based on Life Cycle...
Attend our CPD workshop
Attend our CPD workshop Oct 21 - Security Needs Assessments (SNAs) under BREEAM How to achieve Security Needs Assessment and SABRE Credits for BREEAM By Anthony Waterman About this event This session will explore the role of Security Needs Assessments (SNAs) under...
UK’s Halogen Lights Ban – A Lesson in Designing Adaptable Buildings
In anticipation of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) 2021, the UK government has announced its latest steps to tackle emissions and climate change – this time, by targeting a common source of carbon emission and landfill pollutant, halogen bulbs. The...
Explained: BREEAM Hea 06 Security Credit
How important is safety? The first thing any buyer checks in a property, whatever the use, is how secure are the facilities around it. Could someone easily break-in? Are there any security cameras nearby? What safeguards are there to discourage theft and other crimes?...
City of Dreams Mediterranean, Limassol, Cyprus
Project Description: City of Dreams Mediterranean is Cyprus’ first integrated casino resort. It is the only one of its kind in Europe and is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in the region. A world class development and a landmark...
Bringing Sustainability and ‘Life Cycle Thinking’ to City of Dreams Mediterranean (Part Two)
We asked Aristos Aristotelous, Managing Director of ELEMEC GBC to describe their role and pick out his highlights of the development.
Bringing Sustainability and ‘Life Cycle Thinking’ to City of Dreams Mediterranean (Part One)
City of Dreams Mediterranean is Cyprus’ first integrated casino resort, the only one of its kind in Europe, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe.
Encouraging Circularity for the Built Environment
Circular Economy Statements (CES) are intended to demonstrate how a development, including any public realm and supporting infrastructure, will incorporate circular economy measures into all aspects of the design, construction and operation.
Designing Out Crime – A Vital Part of Building Design
Feeling safe and secure in the places we live, work and spend our leisure time is an increasingly vital part of building design.
Post-Occupancy Evaluation – Measuring Performance to Maximise Value
Post-occupancy evaluation helps measure performance and improve long-term return on investment.
55-56 Chamber Street, London E1
Client: Marldon Project Description: 55-56 Chamber Street is a development project by Marldon in London to create new office and hotel accommodation. The project is situated between a new development (31-33 Prescot Street and 99 Mansell Street) and the existing...
Tower Bridge Court, London SE1
Client: Landid Project Description: Tower Bridge Court is a major refurbishment, extension and re-purposing project. It comprises the redevelopment of an existing building creating enhanced office accommodation and the introduction of complementary commercial uses....
Life Cycle Costing in BREEAM
The Life Cycle Costing (LCC) credits in BREEAM (Man 02 – Life Cycle Costing and Service Life Planning) aim to promote the business case for sustainable buildings and deliver whole life value by improving design, specification, building maintenance and operation....
Life Cycle Costing – Understanding the Real Value and Cost of a Building
It is unwise to base design and specification decisions for buildings solely on the basis of lowest construction cost. We can create better buildings by taking a ‘life cycle costing’ approach. This is where a small additional upfront cost (or sometimes no upfront...
ADW Developments achieves IMPACT compliance
ADW Developments has strengthened its embodied carbon and life cycle costing services by achieving IMPACT compliance. IMPACT is the specification and database developed by BRE and partners to enable consistent life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC)...
Life cyle costing in BREEAM
The Life Cycle Costing (LCC) credits in BREEAM (Man 02 – Life Cycle Costing and Service Life Planning) aim to promote the business case for sustainable buildings and deliver whole life value by improving design, specification, building maintenance and operation....