Ep. 112 | Tactics to achieve low carbon design

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In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Helena Gervasio.

What if the key to a sustainable future lies with structural engineers? Join us as Associate Professor Helena Gervasio, from the University of Coimbra in Portugal, and HERA Structural Systems GM Kaveh Andisheh, delve into the crucial role of sustainability in construction.

With Helenas background in structural engineering, she explains how Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) can transform our approach to sustainable building by considering environmental, economic, and social impacts over a building’s lifespan. We discuss the need to evaluate both initial and ongoing embodied carbon, and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) can integrate environmental data for more informed design decisions.

This episode highlights innovative low-carbon strategies and features a compelling case study from Christchurch, showcasing practical solutions for designers to reduce carbon emissions without compromising structural integrity. We also explore the distinction between low-carbon and sustainable building practices, offering insights into current research projects aimed at bridging gaps in industry knowledge!

Connect with Helena

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-gervasio-a6352741/

Connect with the University of Coimbra

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-coimbra/

Website – https://www.uc.pt/en/

Connect with Kaveh

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaveh-andisheh/

Contact – kaveh.andisheh@hera.org.nz

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