Unpacking Low Carbon Design: Chapter 1
Learn how architects and designers can reduce embodied and operational carbon through thoughtful, sustainable choices from the earliest stages of a project. Discover the principles of carbon-conscious design in Chapter 1 of VHA’s sustainability series.
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Unpacking Low Carbon Design: Chapter 1
15 Jun Unpacking Low Carbon Design: Chapter 1
At VHA, we believe that great design considers more than form and function; it considers impact. As we navigate the growing urgency of the climate crisis, the role of architecture and design in reducing carbon emissions has never been more critical.
But what does it really mean to design with carbon in mind?
In this first chapter of our sustainability series, we explore the foundational principles of carbon-conscious design. From the materials we choose to the systems we implement, carbon must be accounted for at every stage of the process, not just as a technical metric, but as a design driver.
We’ll unpack how carbon is measured, why both embodied and operational carbon matter, and how early-stage decisions can significantly influence a project’s environmental footprint.
This is where responsible design begins.
Read Chapter 1 of our blog series here: VHA Low Carbon Design – Chapter 1
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