This episode is a conversation with Salem Qunsol, Principal Sustainability Consultant at Verte, about the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
Salem was one of the contributors to the standard. He joined me to discuss:
- The best practice approach to Net Zero Carbon building design
- The role of natural materials like timber in net zero
- The role and risks of offsetting emissions
- Combining circular economy and net zero carbon approaches
- Concrete and cement in sustainable buildings
Access the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard pilot version
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