Embodied carbon
The carbon in a building's materials and construction counts as much as the energy it uses.
We reduce embodied carbon by using less material, choosing lower-carbon materials, reusing what exists and designing simple, efficient structures.
Typical scope
- Reuse and refurbishment before new build
- Efficient structural grids and spans
- Lower-carbon concrete and steel where available
- Local and renewable materials
- Comparing options early
We do not state performance figures or certifications here. Where a project reports measured performance or holds a certification, it is stated on that project, with its evidence.