This week, as we take our first steps as Footprint, we are celebrating seven days of the circular economy across social media by highlighting key projects and initiatives from across construction, engineering and architecture. #FOOTPRINT2021#builtenvironment#circulareconomy
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The easy answer is to permit overseas staff to return. There will NEVER be enough UK nationals to fill the gaps left and the increases necessary. Another case of people who voted for Brexit being those who suffer most.
Heavy snow shuts Manchester airport runway
https://t.co/bnuQKHhbtQ. So sensible moving London organisations to Manchester. The bad weather capital of the U.K. Strange how Senior managers/directors always seem to need to stay in London.
Currently on the #A27 west bound at the #Hove exit with an electric car which has run out of charge. Just waiting for recovery. Lane one / off slip slightly obstructed.
The built environment contributes around 40% of the UK’s carbon footprint. The @archdeclare initiative launched in 2019 to confront climate and biodiversity emergencies, pledging to adopt more regenerative design principles that go beyond the standard of net zero carbon in use.
The building sector accounts for 39% of global emissions! As part of their Perspectives series, @Arup has put together an introduction to zero net energy in buildings outlining definitions, approaches, strategies and trends to tackle this. Download here: https://t.co/LuGZ6D5cVV
Calling all architects! @tudelft has launched a freely accessible MOOC on the #circulareconomy within the built environment. This course examines the complexity of circularity by looking at key themes across scales, stakeholders and uses.
Sign up here:
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Facades play possibly the most important role in the overarching sustainable strategy of a building. But Circular Façade Design is still a long way off. Read Arup’s research on Façade Design for the Circular Economy. https://t.co/xhnQtuswAD
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What role does the Circular Economy play in our post-Covidrecovery? Beyond already helping us through life in lockdown, circular strategies have an even bigger role to play in rebuilding our post pandemic world. Read more @circulareconomy
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In La Fabrica, architect Ricardo Bofill has taken the place of production of unsustainable building materials, a cement factory near Barcelona, and adapted its use into a living and working environment. Discover its hidden rooms and gardens in @designboom
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This #WorldGreenBuildingWeek, GBCs from across the world are calling for urgent action to deliver #netzero carbon buildings.
Check out UKGBC’s latest report which sheds light on the design, delivery and cost of new #netzero buildings. 📘
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#DYK LA doesn't actually own any of its streetlights? Instead LA pays for access to light as a service from Signify, who charge the city for light that is delivered by those streetlights. In turn, the data provided by the lights helps LA to make smarter urban lighting decisions.
The DB team are working on an exciting new offering for our partners & programme during these strange times. Our new website is being developed & we hope to share our news very soon.Until then, stay safe & as said by Vera Lynn 'we'll meet again' #VEDay#StrongerTogether#Brighton
Thank you @bom_dailey we are confident that the approach of a series of smaller, more agile events over the next year will ensure the conversation continues during these uncertain times. #support#DB20#events
Design Brighton's inaugural event will be postponed due to the uncertainty of coronavirus. New dates to be released soon. Thank you for your support and understanding. #DB20#DesignBrighton
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Looking forward to welcoming Human+Nature founder,sustainable developer Jonathan Smales. Jonathan will be contributing to the ‘Bright Future’ programme on Friday 3rd April in @fabricagallery
‘21st Century Urbanism’… https://t.co/8bwkz0rk6k