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Stepping into the future of sustainable construction one hempcrete wall at a time. 🌱 From this humble pile of hempcrete mix, arises a structure that's not only eco-friendly but also innovative. Let's reshape our building practices with greener solutions! #SustainableBuilding #InnovationInConstruction

Our own Lee Scott, P. Eng, is quoted in this terrific article on #masstimber from UrbanToronto.ca. Also quoted are our friends Assembly Corp. "The market is taking to mass timber as a sustainable material in construction because the end users love the aesthetics of the exposed wood, the general contractors see the advantage in the speed at which buildings can be erected and everyone benefits from using a natural, sustainable, renewable resource which has a lower impact on the environment. If the design is efficient, mass timber buildings are cost-competitive with traditional methods, but you are getting a much better building for the money. It’s win, win,” says Scott. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gYCyjUgu

Join Tor Øistein Andresen, Kartik Amrania and me in discussing sustainable mass timber structures at Footprint+. We will explore innovative construction practices that can help build a greener future. We will also share our experience across London on projects like 38 Berkeley Square, 100 Grays Inn Road, Old Paradise Street and the 3 Edge Projects. We will also showcase working on the Mjøstårnet project, the world's tallest all-timber building. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about sustainable construction and join the conversation! hashtag #sustainability hashtag #construction hashtag #timberstructures hashtag

Scott Burn - Branching out: Bywater’s timber Paradise leads by example The real estate development landscape is changing. Owing to a combination of top-down “net zero” targets, and a bottom-up drive from developers who actively want to create better, healthier and more sustainable buildings, we are beginning to see the rise of innovative solutions to the huge carbon problem facing our industry. In a recent article for EGi, our client Theodore Michell of Bywater Properties sets out the problems with the current approach to development, of which there are several: buildings are typically constructed with steel and concrete, and so begin their life cycle with high levels of embodied carbon; they are difficult and costly to redevelop or deconstruct at the end of their life cycle; and, increasingly, we are learning that the ‘feel’ of these hard material structures might actually have a negative impact on mood and productivity at the workplace. Fortunately, Theo also presents the industry with a long-forgotten lifeline: timber. #commercialrealestate #development #esg #sustainability #realestatedevelopment #emboddiedcarbon https://lnkd.in/ex-jjTVK

As we strive to be in tune with SDG goals in developing our environment through construction we invariably tilt to building sustainable structures. Building a sustainable project will amount in one point of construction cycle using an ecofriendly material and methods. The following, are 4 popular ecofriendly construction methods : 1. Modular Construction 2. Bamboo construction 3. Earthship construction 4. Strawbale construction Remember, sustainability is an ongoing process which needs to be updated on the structure even while being inhabited to reduce the carbon print of such building. Like, follow and share for more updates. #ngoziezenyimulu #concrete #sustainability #sdggoals #greenbuilding #carbonprint #construction

Some terrific coverage for Built by Nature in this article from Reuters, echoing our key narrative points, and nicely summarised: 👉 Replacing products like concrete and steel with mass timber could reduce global CO2 emissions by 14-31% 👉 Ability to construct off site, strength and flexibility among benefits of using mass timber 👉 Barriers to adoption include concerns about fire safety, sustainability of wood, availability and cost... 👉 But proponents say mass timber behaves predictably in fires, and certifications ensure sustainability 👉 Countries are implementing policies to incentivise timber use, such as mandatory targets and subsidies Great to see sustainability and wellbeing commentary provided by Finbar Charleson, research lead at architectural firm dRMM, and insights from other Built by Nature Fund grantee organisations Danish Technological Institute, Arup and Edinburgh Napier University. Very encouraging to see the story of awareness and increasing adoption of mass timber and biobased materials hitting the mainstream -- help us amplify by sharing! #masstimberconstruction #builtenvironment #decarbonisation #occupantwellbeing

#Hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from #hemp shiv, #lime, and water, is gaining popularity as an eco-friendly alternative to concrete. With origins dating back over 1,500 years, it offers impressive environmental benefits, such as low energy production and long-lasting performance. Recent innovations, like hempcrete blocks, have improved its accessibility and consistency, making it easier for builders to use. While it doesn't replace concrete structurally, hempcrete excels as insulation, offering thermal stability. As demand for sustainable housing grows, hempcrete’s future in both new builds and retrofits looks bright. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/daBhHATb #BlazingSeo #Hempcrete #SustainableBuilding #EcoFriendly #GreenBuilding #SustainableMaterials #EcoArchitecture #RenewableResources #NaturalBuilding #CarbonNeutral #HempConstruction #GreenConstruction #SustainableLiving #EcoHomes

Former industrial marina gets adaptive reuse treatment At its core, adaptive reuse is an active reimagining of the built environment in ways that serve the communities who use it. While it’s important to protect historic structures, builders, […] #transformfm #ifma #ashe

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