We must avoid carbon tunnel vision in workplace design

By Anja Schellenbauer 2024-04-03T07:00:00

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Embodied carbon has primarily been a consideration at construction level but the impact of fit-outs over a building’s lifetime on the overall carbon footprint can no longer be ignored, writes Anja Schellenbauer

The construction industry is a complex animal. It is constantly adapting – for better or worse – to an ever-changing environment, much like a species evolving to secure its survival.

In response to its clear responsibility for carbon emissions, the sector has rallied together in an unprecedented spirit of collaboration and shared thought leadership to decarbonise the built environment. Operational energy targets are now at an all-time low.

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