Barriers to low-carbon design: what are they and how can we overcome them?

Author: Claire Thomas

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8 September 2022

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Barriers to low-carbon design: what are they and how can we overcome them?

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Claire Thomas
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8 September 2022
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The Structural Engineer
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Claire Thomas

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 9, 2022, Page(s) 30-31

Date published

8 September 2022

Author

Claire Thomas

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 9, 2022, Page(s) 30-31

Price

Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Claire Thomas explores how her practice has fared regarding low-carbon design solutions, and asks what the construction industry can do to encourage low-carbon outcomes.

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30-31
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Opinion Carbon Issue 9

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