Reducing embodied carbon on a smaller scale

Author: Helena Russell

Date published

1 February 2023

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Reducing embodied carbon on a smaller scale

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Helena Russell
Date published
1 February 2023
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The Structural Engineer
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Helena Russell

Date published

1 February 2023

Author

Helena Russell

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Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Helena Russell reports on two award-winning projects from small structural engineering practices that demonstrate the impact thoughtful design can have on a building's embodied carbon score.

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PDF
Pages:
6
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Refurbishment Conversion Feature Carbon Issue 2

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