What is Embodied Carbon? overview and Why is it Important?

What is Embodied Carbon? overview and Why is it Important?

Traditionally, sustainable design has focused mainly on operational efficiency, which refers to energy usage after a space is occupied. However, as the emphasis on reducing carbon emissions grows, sustainable design has expanded to include embodied carbon – the carbon footprint associated with building materials. The 2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction Sector by … Read more