The best of UKGBC's Blog 2022

?? Looking for some climate inspiration for the #newyear ?

We've shortlisted some of our most read blogs from 2022 that explore what makes up the full plate of challenges and solutions for our industry as we face the realities of climate change.

1?? Trends in Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment

Published during #COP27 Emily-Rose Garnett from our Insight and Innovation team showcased some of the key trends in sustainable solutions. From alternative buildings materials to digital toolkits and measures for improving air quality. There’s bound to be a solution to a climate challenge you’re facing.

??: https://www.ukgbc.org/news/trends-in-sustainable-solutions-for-the-built-environment/

2?? Different levels of Climate Commitments

From the beginning of 2022, this piece reflects on where our net zero buildings fit in a wider scene of climate actions from the UN Climate Change backed #RacetoZero to World Green Building Council 's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. It’s a great, evergreen guide to help you understand the role your buildings and your organisation can play in the route to #netzero .

??: https://www.ukgbc.org/news/scaling-climate-change-mitigation-where-do-net-zero-buildings-fit-in/

3?? What could reusing steel look like?

From our Circular Economy Forum, Elliott Wood ’s Penny Gowler wrote for UKGBC on the topic of steel reuse. They explored why a steel #circulareconomy is important, what this could look like day to day and an example for grading reused steel.

??: https://www.ukgbc.org/news/reusing-steel-how-do-you-know-what-your-second-hand-steelwork-is-going-to-look-like/

4?? Net Zero Construction and Circularity in Edinburgh

As part of UKGBC Scotland we’re looking to amplify work going on in the nation – and this blog from 仲量联行 and Odysseus Capital Management on their case study of Edinburgh One demonstrates what can be achieved when sustainability is driving a project.

??: https://www.ukgbc.org/news/circular-development-and-net-zero-construction-a-commercial-office-in-the-heart-of-edinburgh/

5?? Adapting to the heat

The met office has recently confirmed that 2022 was the UK’s hottest year on record. UKGBC member EarthScan wrote this brilliant article back in the heat of the summer to reflect on the impact of the Urban Heat Island and what that means for our built environment.?

??: https://www.ukgbc.org/news/how-the-urban-heat-island-effect-makes-cities-vulnerable-to-climate-change/

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