A practical guide to reducing embodied carbon in buildings, this book has become a reference and a must-have for architects of all experience levels engaged in low-carbon projects and striving to meet regulatory carbon reduction objectives.
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Overview
Embarking on the journey of 'low-carbon' building can be a challenge, but with the right guidance, it's an exciting opportunity to revolutionize your architectural practice. Climatecture has the answers you need. Designed for architects eager to reduce embodied carbon, this guidebook breaks down complex concepts into a straightforward five-step process, offering ten practical solutions to minimize the climate impact of your projects.
In a world where 'low-carbon' construction is becoming essential and often mandated, staying ahead is crucial. Climatecture provides the knowledge and tools to ensure your designs meet and exceed evolving environmental standards. Equip yourself with this essential resource and lead the way in sustainable architecture, creating buildings that are both innovative and responsible.
Contents
PROCESS
A / Know your Enemy
B / Define an Objective
C / Look Around You
D / Reduce Carbon
E / Measure
SOLUTIONS
01 / Build Less
02 / Build to Last
03 / Reuse Materials
04 / Use Low-Energy Materials
05 / Use Recycled Materials
06 / Use Durable Materials
07 / Reduce Transport
08 / Reduce Site Fuels and Energy
09 / Protect Trees
10 / Design for Disassembly
Preview
The solutions proposed in Climatecture are presented on individual sheets with simple, step-by-step instructions for implementation, along with useful indicators to help you determine which solutions are applicable to your projects.
Note: We're frequently updating the book layout, so the actual layout may slightly differ from this preview. However, the content of the book is as described.
About the author
Tamboho Studio is an innovative idea lab dedicated to creating resources for construction professionals committed to reducing the climate impact of their building projects. We developed Climatecture, along with other insightful books that we are excited to share with you. Happy reading!
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Reviews
Katie Elsie Falkiner
Really enjoying Climatecture. This book neatly sums up the issues I'm trying to get others to understand. Thanks!
Michael Rodriguez
Finally, a guide that demystifies reducing embodied carbon in buildings! The practical tips and real-world examples are so useful!
Emily Carter
The author's expertise shines through, providing simple yet effective strategies that we can implement immediately.
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