Softer footprints: the role of planning in meeting the net-zero targets - delivering sustainable design

David Grierson

Softer footprints: the role of planning in meeting the net-zero targets - delivering sustainable design

David Grierson

Architecture

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Abstract

Theory and practice in architectural design today is framed within a larger discourse on sustainability, which identifies a faltering relationship between humans and nature at the root of ecological crises (including Climate Change and Covid-19). An important response within the architectural academy and profession during the 21st century must be to minimize the carbon footprint of buildings and cities, and their negative impacts on the natural environment, in order to (re)create a built environment capable of sustainably meeting the needs of all people in an equitable way. I'll present a short 5-minute film (with words, music, and images), providing some context to this discourse.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 12 Jan 2021
Event	Scotland Policy Conferences: Next steps for planning reform in Scotland - the National Planning Framework, net-zero targets, and adapting regulations in the wake of the pandemic - Online, Berkshire, United Kingdom Duration: 12 Jan 2021 → 12 Jan 2021 https://www.scotlandpolicyconferences.co.uk/publication/Next-steps-for-planning-reform-in-Scotland-21

Seminar

Seminar	Scotland Policy Conferences
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Berkshire
Period	12/01/21 → 12/01/21
Internet address	https://www.scotlandpolicyconferences.co.uk/publication/Next-steps-for-planning-reform-in-Scotland-21

Keywords

zero carbon buildings
carbon footprints
architectural and urban research

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Softer footprints: the role of planning in meeting the net-zero targets - delivering sustainable design

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