Discover how the upcoming expansion of NatHERS star ratings to existing homes can help you save on energy bills, improve comfort, and support Australia's net zero targets.
Modern Architecture
Embodied carbon is becoming an important consideration in modern architecture because many carbon impacts are shaped long before a building is occupied.
Maximise sustainability in construction by using a carbon footprint calculator to track and reduce emissions throughout your building projects.
Calculation Process
Embodied carbon calculations usually begin with scope, quantities, emissions factors and clear assumptions.
Building Materials
Building materials can shape a project’s embodied carbon long before construction begins. Structure, façade systems, material quantities and reuse decisions are often set early, which makes early carbon review especially valuable.
Discover proven methods to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and contribute to a more sustainable future in the construction industry.
NCC and Embodied Carbon
Embodied carbon is becoming more visible in Australian building policy, but project teams should be careful not to treat every emerging pathway as a current mandatory requirement.
Embodied Carbon Tools
Embodied carbon tools can help project teams measure material related emissions, but the right tool depends on the project type, assessment scope and reporting purpose.
Embodied Carbon Hotspots
Some materials have high embodied carbon per kilogram. Others create a larger total impact because they are used across large areas or volumes of a building.
Discover the essential steps and best practices for conducting whole life carbon assessments in Australia's construction industry, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and supporting the nation's decarbonisation goals.
