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The carbon and business case for choosing refurbishment over new build

The carbon and business case for choosing refurbishment over new build

In this course, we examine the environmental case for refurbishment, and how that is guiding policy change. Historically, there have been powerful incentives – cultural and financial – favouring new build, but this is changing – and the business case for refurb and rebuild is growing.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Understand how embodied carbon is broken down in a typical residential and office building 
  2. Explain the business case for choosing refurbishment over new builds
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