Low Carbon Construction Workshop
Building a home or structure for work is usually the single biggest carbon waste output of any individual. Data from the Gates Foundation shows that urban areas, cities, will double between 2050-2026, thereby increasing the use of construction materials in the process.
In partnership with AVD Green Builds, we have crafted a lecture where you will learn about how the construction industry affects the climate and your personal well being. Topics include:
1. Low carbon concrete using biochar and other methods
2. Acoustics for better personal and professional space
3. Upcycled plastic in construction materials
4. How to design well - mapping out considerations for climate
5. Low carbon and roof cooling paint with biochar
6. Bamboo for construction
7. Rammed earth
We continue to add more information to our program as we want to empower everyone to be able to build strong, cheap and climate resilient homes that minimize their impact on the environment.
Related Sources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0958946523002780
Application of biochar in concrete – A review - ScienceDirect
https://biochar-zero.com/construction-industry/biochar-in-concrete/
Biochar in Concrete | biochar zero (biochar-zero.com)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356684398_Biochar_as_a_Partial_Cement_Replacement_Material_for_Developing_Sustainable_Concrete_An_Overview
https://concreteinstitute.com.au/strong-concrete-with-biochar/
Strong concrete with biochar - Concrete Institute of Australia
