
Facades are increasingly being recognized as a major contributor to whole-building embodied carbon. While designers know how to reduce the embodied
Embodied carbon in buildings is a key factor in building decarbonization and while it is generally small compared to operational carbon, the
In the last few years, the design community has embraced the challenge of reducing embodied carbon in buildings. Several tools are now available for
The historical focus on reducing the carbon footprint of a building has recently shifted to include more emphasis on embodied carbon, the carbon
As architects and designers we understand the urgency of addressing the building sector’s role in the ongoing environmental crisis. Architecture2030
Climate change goals will require significant improvements in the way buildings are constructed and operated. Building reuse can combat climate
Building envelopes are not only an immediately visible part of the building, they have also become a major factor both for cost and performance of
In recent decades, there has been increased attention to reduce the operational energy performance of buildings. Stringent legislation on building
Transposing innovation from government funded research to commercially viable solutions becomes ever more important when combined with the urgent
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
This paper describes the development of an interactive map that highlights case studies of advanced facade design strategies and technologies from