Homebuilding & Renovating

Q How to reduce your carbon impact

As an architect and Passivhaus designer, I am regularly asked about how to reduce the carbon impact of a self-build project. It’s a great question, and one that I’m passionate about answering. In this article, I will provide an overview of what the carbon impact is in the context of building or renovating a home, why it’s important to consider, and provide my top tips for self-builders who are looking to reduce their carbon impact, drawing

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