In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Sarah McLaren.
In this episode, we chat with Sarah McLaren, Professor in Life Cycle Management at Massey University, and Sustainable Future Project Lead for the HERA led and Endeavour Funded Construction 4.0 research, about the evolving world of dynamic Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Sarah breaks down the key differences between static and dynamic LCA, emphasising how assessing environmental impacts over time is crucial, especially as we face the climate crisis. They delve into how future technologies and practices could reshape LCA for long-lived products like buildings.
Sarah also shares insights from her collaboration with BRANZ on electricity supply modeling and explores how integrating cultural perspectives, such as Māturanga Māori, can make LCA more holistic—incorporating social, cultural, and environmental impacts for better decision-making.
Connect with Sarah
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mclaren-1ba880b/
Connect with Massey University
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/massey-university/
Website - https://www.massey.ac.nz/
Tactics to achieve low carbon design (steel & steel hybrid commercial buildings) – Seminar
Join us this September for a series of essential workshops on low carbon design for low-rise buildings using steel and steel-hybrid construction!
Perfect for architects, engineers, builders, and sustainability professionals, this series offers practical, actionable guidance to help you design more sustainable projects. Learn from real-world case studies, explore evidence-based strategies, and discover how clever design can reduce carbon by up to 50%.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and make a tangible impact on the built environment.
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