Unlocking Net Zero in the Built Environment
Автор: Buro Happold
Загружено: 2025-08-07
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Did you know the built environment accounts for 19% of the UK’s total carbon footprint? Discover how retrofit is crucial in driving the UK towards net zero carbon by preserving existing buildings and avoiding demolition.
“We just need to shift the balance. Retrofit should not be the exception, it should be the starting point.” Ethan Conlin, Associate Structural Engineer, Buro Happold.
‘Retrofit-First’ is gaining momentum across the UK, influencing policy, planning departments, and our clients. Buro Happold’s retrofit projects range from contemporary buildings to cultural icons, and the push for retrofit is only growing.
From restoring much loved community buildings to material re-use, just a few benefits of retrofit in the UK’s net zero journey include:
▪️ Preserving heritage: Retrofit keeps the character and history of our cities alive.
▪️ Reducing carbon: Saving up to 50% of whole-life carbon emissions.
▪️ Improving efficiency: Through retrofit, operational energy demands can be cut by up to 40%.
Watch the video for a brief overview, and read the full article by clicking the link here for all the insights: https://buro.im/RetrofitNZWeek
To find out more insights about Buro Happold’s retrofit work, visit our ‘Revolution in Retrofit’ page: https://buro.im/RIRWebpage
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