EMBODIED CARBON REGULATION
SUSTAINABILITY
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FACT BOX
About the Author Duncan Cox is a London-based senior associate at Thornton Tomasetti . His role encompasses all areas of sustainability in construction and design , while working closely with both the U . S . Green Building Council and UK Green Building Council to raise awareness on the work that needs to be done to meet the challenges of greener approaches to construction .
Thornton Tomasetti Thornton Tomasetti optimised the design and performance of structures , materials and systems for projects of every size and level of complexity . An employeeowned organisation of engineers , scientists , architects and other professionals collaborating from offices worldwide , it supports clients by drawing on the diverse expertise of its integrated practices . Thornton Tomasetti is committed to being a sustainable and enduring organisation and the global driver of innovation in the industry .
EMBODIED CARBON REGULATION
We also need to push for regulation . Whilst there are building regulations for the operational carbon performance of a building , there is no regulation that specifies the use of embodied carbon from the outset of planning . Through regulation and the desire to tackle climate change I think there will be huge demand on embodied carbon reductions in the very short term . It is becoming increasingly common for major developers to approach
DECEMBER 2019