Cities’ carbon neutrality goals are increasingly directing attention to urban development and the need to identify low-carbon or carbon-neutral solutions. We are currently designing areas that are required to operate in a carbon-neutral manner within the next 10 to 15 years.
Our carbon neutral urban development assessment provides planners and project developers with data on the climate impact of a planned urban area over its entire lifecycle, taking into account all relevant components. This enables the setting of clear carbon targets for the construction of the area.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts evaluates the carbon footprint of key decisions made at the urban area. We assess emissions from building construction, the lifecycle energy use of properties, infrastructure and groundworks, as well as transport-related emissions. This provides a comprehensive view of the carbon footprint of the planned area to support zoning and land use planning.
Solutions for minimising the carbon footprint
Our comprehensive area-level carbon assessment gives you, whether you are a developer or property owner, the ability to compare the impact of various solutions on the total carbon footprint.
Focusing solely on low-carbon buildings may not result in significant carbon savings if the project requires extensive infrastructure and groundwork, or if the building’s location does not support low-carbon mobility.
In the planning of new urban areas, our analysis helps determine whether the greatest reductions in carbon footprint can be achieved through timber construction, renewable energy, or groundwork solutions. With area-level carbon footprint assessments, sub-optimisation is avoided, enabling you to make informed decisions based on a holistic understanding of the area’s climate impact.
We help identify ways to reduce the carbon footprint
Our carbon neutral urban development assessment provides valuable insights into the carbon impact of construction. In addition, we support you in identifying the most suitable methods for advancing low-carbon targets and ensuring that these targets are met throughout the later stages of the urban development project.
The appropriate measures can vary depending on the specific area and land ownership model, from detailed local plan regulations to opportunities offered by land allocation competitions.
We are also your trusted partner in sustainable construction, project management and construction as well as project development.
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