Glass for Europe recently published a Q&A on the role of glass in sustainable buildings, structured around three main questions.
This Q&A provides a comprehensive overview of the role of glass in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings, particularly in terms of embodied and whole life carbon.
As policies increasingly address the operational carbon of buildings, it is important to also consider the embodied carbon of building materials. Glass, as a key component of facades, plays a crucial role in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. The Q&A highlights the contribution of glass to improving the sustainability of buildings and provides examples of its impact.
While the characteristics of glass are important, other factors such as facade materials, insulation, building design, and location also play a significant role in energy efficiency. The Q&A delves into these aspects and explores the sustainable aspects of raw materials, transport, innovation, and the availability of lower carbon products.
By addressing these key questions and sub-questions, the Q&A offers valuable insights into the role of glass in sustainable buildings and emphasizes the importance of considering all aspects of carbon emissions in the built environment. Glass is not just a building material, but a crucial component in creating environmentally friendly and sustainable buildings.
Read the Q&A on the Sustainable Buildings dedicated webpage accessible here.
Source: Glass for Europe with additional information added by GlassBalkan
