The Ripple Effect: Episode 4 - Building Better: Sustainability in Construction
From Queen's University Belfast - The Ripple Effect by QUB Podcasting Service
October 28, 2025 · 32 min
About this episode
This episode explores sustainable construction practices and their impact on achieving Net Zero.
In this episode of The Ripple Effect, we're digging into the foundations of sustainable construction and how we design, build, and maintain the spaces we live, learn, and work in. From low-carbon materials and energy-efficient buildings to circular design and biodiversity-friendly campuses, construction plays a vital role in our journey to Net Zero.
Topics covered
- sustainable construction
- low-carbon materials
- energy-efficient buildings
- circular design
- biodiversity
Keywords
- construction
- sustainability
- Net Zero
- design
- build
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Ripple Effect, Building Better
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