Reducing embodied carbon through facade design
ByMark Voss2022-06-08T10:20:00
Mark Voss shares his perspective on the industry’s challenges facing the reduction of embodied carbon associated with the building facade and how early input from facade designers can help
As the primary environmental modifier of the building, the facade is a key component in achieving building energy performance targets and improving occupant comfort.
It significantly contributes to maintaining a stable internal environment while keeping the heating and cooling loads of the building to a minimum.
As improved targets within Part L have reduced, and continue to reduce, the operational carbon of buildings, lowering embodied carbon associated with the construction and maintenance of a building becomes a key focus.
…