Putting the net-zero hierarchy into practice: Build less

Author: Conor Hayes

Date published

1 February 2024

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Putting the net-zero hierarchy into practice: Build less

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Conor Hayes
Date published
1 February 2024
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Conor Hayes

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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

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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.

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PDF
Pages:
18-19
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Sustainability & Environment Climate change Issue 2

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