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We are at the forefront of investigating and researching the impacts of climate change on our built heritage, as well as developing the knowledge, skills and materials Scotland needs to look after it for future generations. We can also use this expertise to improve the nation’s existing buildings, making them as warm and efficient as possible. In this piece for Holyrood Communications, our Director of Cultural Assets, Dr David Mitchell, outlines why #HeritageMatters to #NetZero. https://ow.ly/JHPi50TUt4V

I recently joined the board of BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe alongside Erica Hope of the European Climate Foundation. We have an impressive new chair Agneta Persson of Anthesis Group Sweden and much to do in the coming years. The challenge to decarbonise the building stock is daunting and evidence-based decisions grounded in research are vital. https://lnkd.in/eSG3mZjA

Whilst heritage buildings can present challenges when it comes to energy efficiency, it's impossible to ignore the environmental impact of major building and redevelopment projects, so it's time to take a fresh look at how best to adapt existing buildings for the future. Take a look at our article on harnessing UK heritage buildings in the battle against climate change.

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Building Reuse is Climate Action!

The Holyrood Climate Action summit returns to Edinburgh in a decisive year for the future of Scotland’s climate targets. The summit will once again partner with the Sustainable Scotland Network (SSN), and Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI) to explore on–the–ground solutions and innovations for how Scotland’s public sector can decarbonise. Across two days, the themes of leadership for success and funding decarbonisation will be showcased through local case studies. Delegates from the public sector will be joined by the private and third sectors will hear from leading voices from across the Scottish climate action space to exchange best practice and practical insights on how Scotland’s public sector can reach its decarbonisation targets. Carbon Futures director, David Russell, will feature as a panellist during an afternoon session which will address the practical measures that are needed to increase the speed of change in Scotland. The expert panel will explore how climate resilient design (such as Passivhaus design and archetypes), retrofitting, and low carbon heating solutions could create a template for sustainable homes. ?? Scotland’s Home-Grown Housing Template ?? 1st October 2024 @ 2.35pm - 3:25pm ?? Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dyZRSmAE #energy #sustainability #buildingperformance #heat #housing #netzerohomes #affordablehousing #zerodirectemissions #energystandards #localauthorities #housingassociations #HolyroodClimateSummit #ScotClimateSeries

How can we change our actions today for a more resilient future? A successful just transition requires a systematic approach that integrates social and economic considerations into climate action plans alongside environmental ones. The building and construction sector has a pivotal role to play in achieving a #zerocarbon and resilient future while safeguarding livelihoods. Find out how Green Building Councils and industry leaders from around the globe are adapting our built environments and ensuring that no one is left behind. Join us: ??? 11 September ? 14:00—15:00 BST ??? Register here: https://bit.ly/4ed4XiA We’re #BuildingTheTransition this #WGBW24. Are you joining us? #BuildingToCOP #BuildingToCOP29

Every year Cundall participates in the World Green Building Council annual World Green Building Week campaign, being held this year from September 9-13th. Across our global offices we have reflected on the theme of #BuildingTheTransition and the three #WGBW24 action pillars of #Reduce #Electrify and #Adapt to identify urgent issues and transformational opportunities. This is #ClimatePositive thinking – moving from crisis mode to collaborating with our clients, wider industry, and peers to highlight potential gains from fast-tracking decarbonisation, climate resilience and social value creation. As a global consultancy, we have the advantage of seeing through local eyes, listening in local languages and applying global insight to unique regional challenges. In this news story, senior #Sustainability experts from across Cundall’s network share thoughts on how each region can create a #Regenerative and #Resilient future. You will also find details of Cundall’s local events in London, Dublin, Dubai, Warsaw, and online https://lnkd.in/dNmpx9cB Simon Wyatt Dr Olli Jones Dr Elisabeth Marlow Mario Saab Wojtek Stec Hannah Wong Oliver Grimaldi #CundallCollaborations #WGBW24 #UNSDGs #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateJustice #BuildingTheTransition

Dublin's patchwork quilt of governance is a block to climate resilience and good urban planning including in housing, transport and services. We've four local authorities, and four climate action plans, for what is in European terms a small urban region across city and county Dublin. I wrote this piece below on Medium a year ago - but more than ever we need a connected and coordinated city. The Citizen's Assembly on Dublin Report is heading for two years out this December and yet nothing has been done to act on it. If we're serious about improving Dublin, addressing issues like housing, climate and transport, we need to take it off the shelf, dust it down and begin work. #Dublin #CitizensAssembly #housing #climate

What will Victoria's houses - and the climate - look like in fifty years? Most homes in Victoria were built before energy efficiency standards were introduced. We need to ensure that new builds will withstand the weather of the future, and address the divide between those who can afford to live in efficient, healthy, comfortable homes and those who can’t Take a look at our new article, "Building for the Future": https://lnkd.in/gD52Ak4j