Decarbonizing Architecture

The complexity of the paradigm shift involved in the path towards the decarbonization of the sector also requires the production of academic and support material for architects. In this section, you can browse through a series of free, downloadable electronic publications to find out more about the current state of decarbonization, the roadmaps established at various levels and other areas of interest such as health or materials. These publications have been edited by the COAC's Architecture and Sustainability Association (AUS). You can also read the articles of the COAC Correspondents' Network to find out about the state of the situation at an international level, as well as the educational publications of the Naturgy Foundation in the field of energy.

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Check out the summary of the presentations of the 1st 'Decarbonizing Architecture' conference which, in a pioneering way, placed decarbonization at the centre of the profession's debate. The conference covered everything from the global agendas that determine the future of architecture to specific topics such as the implementation of the digital building register and the building renovation passport.

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Discover the highlights of the 2nd 'Decarbonizing Architecture' day, in which current regulatory issues were addressed, such as the new version of the EPBD, the European Taxonomy and the Level(s) assessment framework. Essential tools for our professional day-to-day were also presented, such as the decarbonized materials portfolio or the CO2 measurement tool.

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The decarbonization of our society by 2050 is a European challenge that has a major impact on the building sector. Decarbonization of the sector can be achieved through decarbonized new buildings, energy rehabilitation of the existing stock and decarbonization of the energy sources used for buildings.

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The EU has made it compulsory to calculate the carbon footprint of new buildings from 2030, an important but insufficient step. Faced with this scenario, countries such as Denmark, France and Belgium have approved much more ambitious regulations and have roadmaps for limiting the impact of the sector, from which we can learn.

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The building materials industry is one of the main sectors involved in climate change. This document analyses its impact, as well as the improvement solutions proposed by the different decarbonization roadmaps for the main materials (cement/concrete, steel, aluminium and ceramics).

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Discover some examples of good practices through projects carried out with naturally decarbonized construction systems and materials: compacted earth blocks, rammed earth walls, laminated timber, timber frameworks, cork and rice straw, among others.

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The decarbonization process goes in parallel with other legislative changes in relation to emissions from building materials. This document sets out some of the current and future strategies that will regulate and limit certain materials due to their toxic impact on the environment and/or people through indoor air quality.

CORRESPONDENTS MAGAZINE:

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[9]Decarbonization and resilience of public space in Montreal
Jordi Jordana, Montreal correspondent

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[9]Decarbonization in Germany
Laura Gil, Berlin correspondent

[11]How the Netherlands is reducing CO₂ emissions in construction
Marta Companys, Gouda correspondent

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[13]Sustainability and housing in Andorra
Alejandro Suárez, Andorra correspondent

[14]Certifications for sustainability in construction: Germany's DGNB
Carlos Vidal, Frankfurt correspondent

[15]Brick constructions in Cordoba, Argentina: tradition and sustainability
Bibiana Sciortino, Cordoba correspondent

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The path towards the decarbonization of architecture in Colombia
Rodolfo Torres, Bucaramanga correspondent

[17]Portrait of decarbonization and resilience in Quebec
Jordi Jordana, Montreal correspondent

NATURGY FOUNDATION:

'Decarbonizing Architecture' has the support of the Naturgy Foundation, with which the COAC has been working closely since 2018. The Naturgy Foundation offers you "Vocational Education and Training in Energy", a collection of theoretical and practical publications that offer up-to-date technical content on innovation developed in the field of energy, with the aim of improving employability in the sector and updating the skills of professionals.

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Self-consumption solar photovoltaic systems. Design, installation and maintenance

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Renewable gas. The future of energy and the environment

[20]Digitization of electrical networks. Training for a decarbonized future

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Professional module on Sustainability applied to the productive sector

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