We can't afford to just build greener. We must build less
One-tenth of global emissions result from the production and supply of building materials – and the construction process itself.
Johannes Novy, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, School of Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster •
conversation
Nov. 10, 2021 • ~9 min
Nov. 10, 2021 • ~9 min
Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers
New research has found that low-rise urban environments are more space and carbon efficient than high-rise buildings which have a drastically higher carbon impact.
Francesco Pomponi, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, Edinburgh Napier University •
conversation
Oct. 27, 2021 • ~8 min
Oct. 27, 2021 • ~8 min
Most buildings were designed for an earlier climate – here's what will happen as global warming accelerates
Structures are built to withstand a normal range of conditions. But what's 'normal' is changing rapidly.
Ran Boydell, Visiting Lecturer in Sustainable Development, Heriot-Watt University •
conversation
July 2, 2021 • ~8 min
July 2, 2021 • ~8 min
Buildings grown by bacteria -- new research is finding ways to turn cells into mini-factories for materials
Researchers are turning microbes into microscopic construction crews by altering their DNA to make them produce building materials. The work could lead to more sustainable buildings.
Wil Srubar, Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering and Materials Science, University of Colorado Boulder
• conversation
March 23, 2020 • ~7 min
March 23, 2020 • ~7 min
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