Measuring carbon in structures -- advice for small practices.

Autor: Watson, Natasha
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Zdroj: Structural Engineer (1466-5123); Jun2024, Vol. 102 Issue 6, p15-17, 3p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on demystifying embodied carbon assessments for smaller structural engineering firms, providing practical advice on reducing carbon emissions and conducting whole-life carbon assessments for design and auditing purposes. Topics include legislative requirements for whole-life carbon assessments; the structural engineer's role in carbon emissions; working with Whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) assessors; and practical steps to reduce carbon in structural designs.
Databáze: Complementary Index