Addressing the biodiversity emergency: what role can structural engineers play?

Author: Natasha Watson and Mike Sefton

Date published

2 August 2021

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Addressing the biodiversity emergency: what role can structural engineers play?

The Structural Engineer

Author

Natasha Watson and Mike Sefton

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 8, 2021, Page(s) 14-18

https://doi.org/10.56330/CGKF5892

Date published

2 August 2021

Author

Natasha Watson and Mike Sefton

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 8, 2021, Page(s) 14-18

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/CGKF5892

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

Natasha Watson and Mike Sefton introduce biodiversity concepts and explain how structural engineers can influence design and construction decisions at each stage of a project to ensure that biodiversity is protected.

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PDF
Pages:
14-18
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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TSE Article Type Sustainability & Environment Climate change Issue 8

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