Sustainability

Embracing new global objectives

The Paris Agreement presents a steep goal: the construction industry must decarbonize by 2050 on a global scale. In order to meet this target, the industry must think on its feet.  Decarbonizing power supplies by privileging renewable resources, rethinking usual materials which contain embodied carbon, and downsizing energy usage can significantly reduce emissions.

Taking inspired action

Considering the full life-span of a project is now imperative. We must embrace new ways of working. Opting to renovate existing structures, designing with multipurpose use in mind, and optimizing for low-energy consumption must become the priority. Rather than lean on traditional materials, we must reassess supplies and favor innovative solutions to avoid embodied carbon. As we shift the way we think about contemporary architecture, designing with sustainability in mind will become the norm. Building with low-carbon solutions in mind will ensure that structures we build now will support the health of the planet in the long term.