Building a Low Carbon Future

The Earth's atmosphere now contains more carbon than at any point in the last three million years, making climate-responsive design and material selection more urgent than ever. This course examines carbon analysis, circularity, and the critical role of the building sector in addressing environmental impact. It outlines best practices, clarifies commonly used sustainability and carbon-related terms to strengthen carbon literacy, and explores how understanding embodied carbon can enable our industry to positively influence the built environment. The course also identifies actionable pathways for designers and manufacturers to achieve best-practice outcomes and support a more regenerative future.