Putting the net-zero hierarchy into practice: Build less

Author: Conor Hayes

Date published

1 February 2024

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Free
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Putting the net-zero hierarchy into practice: Build less

The Structural Engineer

Author

Conor Hayes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 2, 2024, Page(s) 18-19

Date published

1 February 2024

Author

Conor Hayes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 2, 2024, Page(s) 18-19

Price

Free

Conor Hayes continues this series of notes signposting key climate resources for IStructE members by looking at the second level in the hierarchy of net-zero design: building less to minimise material usage and reduce carbon emissions.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
18-19
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Sustainability & Environment Climate change Issue 2

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