Building a Sustainable Future- The Role of Data 6d5u5v

Jonathan and Ethan delve into the transformative role of data in green construction, emphasizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its critical 'information' component. They explore sustainable practices like site analysis, waste reduction, and rainwater harvesting, using real-world examples such as the sustainable Furry Building in Wellington. They discuss the significance of tools like Autodesk's Embodied Carbon Construction Calculator and the New Zealand Green Building Council’s database for material efficiency. This episode also covers renewable energy stats and the importance of attaching data to design elements to ensure efficient, sustainable construction. Links: Autodesk White Paper: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/autodesk-construction-cloud_free-ebook-the-role-of-data-in-green-construction-activity-7156540756105543680-UXOf/ NZ Green Building Carbon Calculator https://nzgbc.org.nz/news-and-media/embodied-carbon-calculation-compulsory-for-all-standalone-homestar-homes-from-july 535z3k