Description
This session explores the essential role of low carbon technologies in sustainable UK construction, highlighting the transition to renewable energy, advancements in building systems, and the policy shifts influencing uptake and performance.
Key Points:
- Transition to Renewable Energy:
The UK is moving from fossil fuel-based systems to renewables like wind, solar, and heat pumps to reduce operational carbon and achieve energy independence. - Technology & Design Integration:
Effective use of technologies such as photovoltaics, air source heat pumps, and thermal mass can significantly reduce energy use and improve building performance. - Policy and Public Support:
Shifts in government incentives have impacted renewable adoption, yet public support remains strong for clean energy and sustainable heating alternatives.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between low carbon and renewable technologies and their roles in reducing emissions.
- Identify key technologies used in sustainable UK buildings, including their functionality, benefits, and limitations.
- Evaluate how government policy, building design, and public opinion affect the implementation of low carbon systems.
