CNCA Technical Handbook for Carbon Neutral Buildings

CNCA Technical Handbook for Carbon Neutral Buildings

The CNCA Technical Handbook for Carbon Neutral Buildings provides technical guidance for reducing embodied carbon in construction by using bio-based materials. It aims to inform policymakers and professionals about sustainable practices that can help cities achieve carbon neutrality.

 

Key Takeaways
  • Practical Solutions: Strategies to incorporate bio-based materials like timber, bamboo, and hemp into construction to reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
  • Key Insights: Addresses challenges and misconceptions about bio-materials, such as fire safety, scalability, and durability, while emphasizing their benefits.
  • Data and Case Studies: Features examples from Europe and North America demonstrating the effective use of bio-based materials in construction.
How It Can Help You

The CNCA Technical Handbook for Carbon Neutral Buildings provides:

  • Comprehensive knowledge about biobased materials and their potential to reduce embodied carbon in buildings.
  • Practical guidance on how cities can adopt policies to promote the use of these materials.
  • Insight into overcoming challenges related to bio-based material adoption.
Key Learnings
  • Biobased materials, such as timber and hemp, can significantly reduce carbon footprints in the construction sector.
  • Addressing common misconceptions about bio-based materials is essential to their wider adoption.
  • Collaboration between cities, industries, and policymakers is crucial for scaling bio-based solutions.

Date: February 2024

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