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Design for zero

Publication Year

2021

Document Status

Current

Abstract

It is possible for structural engineering design to be at the forefront of the agenda to reduce embodied carbon emissions, with changes to design practice, use of materials and resources, understanding embodied carbon and the positive improvements that can be made through building nothing, less, clever or more efficiently. With case studies.

Document History

Supersedes A short guide to embodied carbon in building structures (IStructE, 2011).

Author

Orr, J.J et al

ISBN

9781906335519

Publisher Information

Institution of Structural Engineers

The Institution of Structural Engineers publishes authoritative books and technical reports that provide essential, accurate information for structural engineers.

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