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Here are 4 Sustainable Office Design Trends To Embrace In 2022

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28% of this derive from operational emissions – the carbon omitted by powering, heating and cooling a building – while 11% is a by-product of embodied emissions which are produced through the extraction, transportation, manufacturing, and assembly of the materials used to build, fit out and furnish a building.

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Going In Circles? Good!

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Architects and designers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, focusing on low-VOC, recycled materials, and reducing embodied carbon through reuse and modular construction. Designers encourage product manufacturers to include recycled content, lower VOCs, streamline manufacturing processes and track embodied carbon.

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Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

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Although the concept might seem new, biophilia — the human race’s innate desire to connect with the natural world — has been inspiring the design of manufactured environments for thousands of years. The idea was to think outside of existing construction conventions to imagine a space that could form part of nature’s ecosystem.

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Lockers: The New Unexpected Star Of Workspace Design

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The construction industry accounts for 38% of all CO2 emissions. It’s important for product designers and retailers to understand their embodied carbon emissions , which relate to the manufacturing, processing, transportation, assembly, maintenance, replacement, and deconstruction and disposal of goods.

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Designing For Climate Change: “Optional” Is No Longer An Option

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We are all familiar with the statistics: Human activities are the main driver of climate change , with building and construction activities accounting for approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This article was written by SmithGroup’s Nancy Kohout and Lisa Denlinger for Work Design Magazine.

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What Is Embodied Carbon And Why Does It Matter In Workspace Design?

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But without minimising embodied carbon in things like construction materials, we’re much less likely to achieve the goals set out in COP26. Building and construction are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions , according to research. manufacture/processing. transportation. manufacture/processing.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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Over the past two years, we’ve worked with more than 30 manufacturers to ensure their websites and product catalogs have the information required to help designers make informed decisions. On-site bike storage and proximity to a light rail station encourage occupants to commute to the office via public and active transportation.