CPD Delivered by Experts

Overview

The presentation aims to provide an brief overview of the new Part L and NZEB.

There is also an introduction to the RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge and an outline of the target criteria including embodied carbon.

Also contained in the presentation are details on worked examples of embodied carbon for 4 dwelling types which were independently assessed by XCO2 which Unilin Insulation commissioned using Unilin Insulation’s products and associated EPDs.

The presentation aims to inform attendees about the process and conventions involved in a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

• The recent Government announcements on the Part L 2021 and the proposed Future Homes Standard
• An introduction to embodied carbon as a metric – Future regulations
• The principles of the RIBA Climate Challenge 2030
• What an EPD is and what role it has in calculating embodied carbon
• The assessment of embodied carbon on 4 dwelling types