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Energy and net zero stream
The stream will cover topics such as low carbon tech, retrofitting and adaptation approaches, and regenerative design concepts.
Labour must urgently tackle the skills shortage if it is to meet decarbonisation promises
Only by investing significantly聽in education and training can the government hope to achieve its net zero targets, says聽James Fiske of the 黑洞社区 Cost Information Service
Intensification must come with flexibility built in
We undoubtedly need more building in our cities, but it must be easily changeable if we are to extend its shelf-life, writes Sadie Morgan
黑洞社区 the Future Commission: Powering down the road to net zero
After a year of consultation and consideration, last week the 黑洞社区 the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers how the industry can聽reduce its carbon emissions and implement greener methods of energy use and production
We need politicians with patience and long term vision
Construction firms invest for the long term, we need our next government to do the same
Standardisation only way to persuade households to pay for retrofit works, chief says
National Retrofit Hub chair said categorising schemes by building type was the only way to bring down costs
Why counting the cost of carbon is anything but straightforward
Is the price of carbon emissions going up or down? It might depend on who you are and where your project is located, writes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis. That is not a good thing
The battle SMEs face in reducing their emissions - and proving it
What is holding back small firms that want to reduce their carbon emissions? Tom Lowe reports for the 黑洞社区 the Future Commission.
We have the tools to transform the way we build 鈥� now we need the leadership
To overcome the multiple barriers obstructing technological change, we must look to the industry鈥檚 own leaders rather than to government
The innovations to tackle construction鈥檚 carbon problem
In the last of four features on innovations, we look at how the industry can mitigate upfront embodied carbon impacts
You lead on net zero. The politicians will have to follow
Industry professionals are pushing forward with collaborative problem-solving and sharing best practice while they wait for the government to catch up
We鈥檝e lost our lead in the fight against climate change. Now it鈥檚 crunch time
The muted response to the UK鈥檚 latest climate change progress report highlights that the current approach isn鈥檛 working, observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
Could stamp duty reform be the answer to making UK homes net zero?
With carbon emissions from homes going up and little incentive for existing homeowners to make energy efficiency renovations, we talk to policymakers and industry about a proposed solution
Why build with concrete when you can build with stone?
Stone is typically stronger than concrete with one third of the carbon impact. Engineer Webb Yates is reinventing an ancient material for the modern age
Phoenix rising: Plans for the 鈥榣argest timber development in UK鈥� take shape
A new East Sussex-based developer is seeking to disrupt the housebuilding sector and create a template for higher density, walkable neighbourhoods, writes Ben Flatman
A home for all seasons: Inside the 拢16m research centre testing houses against the elements
The University of Salford says its Energy House 2.0 can simulate 95% of global environmental conditions. Daniel Gayne takes a look
Upcoming in the 黑洞社区 the Future Think Tank
26 September: 黑洞社区 the Future Think Tank Midlands roundtable (invite only)
23 October: 黑洞社区 the Future Think Tank Wales roundtable (invite only)
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