Embodied carbon

Embodied carbon can be reduced at all stages of a building’s life. Reduction could be prior to construction, while the building is being used or at the end of its life. For this reason, it is important to:  

• Use green transport methods to transport materials 
• Minimise waste within the construction process 
• Focus on reusing and recycling materials 
• Futureproof the building in the design process, allowing for different uses if required 
• Base construction off local raw materials 
• Use low emission, energy efficient processes.