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	* Carbon tax.		* Carbon tax.
	* Climate Change Act.		* Climate Change Act.
		+	* COP26: A BSRIA summary.
	* Heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC.		* Heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC.
	* Helping achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.		* Helping achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On 19 ~~February~~ 2021, BSRIA held an event that examined the tangible prospects of a net zero carbon future. Taking place shortly after COP26 in Glasgow, the BSRIA Briefing 2021 explored the subject of net zero as ‘Necessity, not Choice’. The programme elicited discussion amongst attendees who were presented with ideas to motivate action both at a personal level as well as throughout the construction sector.	+	On 19 November 2021, BSRIA held an event that examined the tangible prospects of a net zero carbon future. Taking place shortly after COP26 in Glasgow, the BSRIA Briefing 2021 explored the subject of net zero as ‘Necessity, not Choice’. The programme elicited discussion amongst attendees who were presented with ideas to motivate action both at a personal level as well as throughout the construction sector.

	= First session =		= First session =

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−	After a brief break, the presentations resumed with ~~Professor~~ Graeme Maidment, professor of heating and cooling at the School of Engineering at London South Bank University. Just back from COP26, Maidment spoke about the size of the heating and cooling industry. He used the example of the evidence driven response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a rationale for taking the same approach to climate change.	+	After a brief break, the presentations resumed with Graeme Maidment, professor of heating and cooling at the School of Engineering at London South Bank University. Just back from COP26, Maidment spoke about the size of the heating and cooling industry. He used the example of the evidence driven response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a rationale for taking the same approach to climate change.

−	Maidment ~~stated that~~ the biggest issues regarding climate change tend to occur in cities, and said that, unfortunately, “those who have done the least to cause problems generally feel the biggest impact.” He also pointed out the lack of change in technology regarding room air conditioning, stressing the need to pick up on the theme of the London plan, which is clean, lean and green.	+	Maidment suggested the biggest issues regarding climate change tend to occur in cities, and said that, unfortunately, “those who have done the least to cause problems generally feel the biggest impact.” He also pointed out the lack of change in technology regarding room air conditioning, stressing the need to pick up on the theme of the London plan, which is clean, lean and green.

−	Shifting the focus from changes in equipment to changes in behaviour, ~~the next presentation looked at how to reshape the attempt to shift attitudes.~~ Dr Kris de Meyer, research fellow in neuroscience at King’s college London talked about the two basic types of thinking: intuitive (or automatic) and reasoning (or controlled). He explained how human behaviour is first driven by intuitive thinking, which is informed through lived experiences and responses. ~~He then said that reasoned~~ thinking comes second, and as a result, it requires greater effort.	+	Shifting the focus from changes in equipment to changes in behaviour, Dr Kris de Meyer, research fellow in neuroscience at King’s college London, talked about the two basic types of thinking: intuitive (or automatic) and reasoning (or controlled). He explained how human behaviour is first driven by intuitive thinking, which is informed through lived experiences and responses. Reasoned thinking comes second, and as a result, it requires greater effort.

	These behaviours have consequences for designers and planners and can prompt better designs to drive better behaviours. “Action begets action,” he explained, stating, “it’s important to design for the right affordances.” (He explained that affordances are things the environment affords users to do.)		These behaviours have consequences for designers and planners and can prompt better designs to drive better behaviours. “Action begets action,” he explained, stating, “it’s important to design for the right affordances.” (He explained that affordances are things the environment affords users to do.)

−	The last speaker of the second session was Xavier de Kestelier, principal and head of design at Hassell. Talking about embedding sustainability within design, de Kestelier described his experience working on a concept for a ‘home’ on Mars.	+	The last speaker of the second session was Xavier de Kestelier, principal and head of design at Hassell. Talking about embedding sustainability within design, de Kestelier described his experience working on a concept for a ‘home’ on Mars. This fascinating project was part of NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, and demonstrated how refining an initial concept to incorporate sustainability is not impossible. In this case, it provided an outcome that delivered components of the project (such as printing furniture from reused plastic packaging) that are actually being produced and put to use.
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−	This fascinating project was part of NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, and it demonstrated how refining an initial concept to incorporate sustainability is not impossible. In this case, it provided an outcome that delivered ~~certain~~ components of the project (such as printing furniture from reused plastic packaging) that are actually being produced and put to use.	+

	= Closing remarks =		= Closing remarks =
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−	By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”	+	By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came about by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”

	--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]		--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On 19 February 2021, BSRIA held an event that examined the tangible prospects of a net zero carbon future. Taking place shortly after COP26 in Glasgow, BSRIA Briefing 2021 explored the subject of net zero as ‘Necessity, not Choice’. The programme elicited discussion amongst attendees who were presented with ideas to motivate action both on a personal ~~scale~~ as well as throughout the construction sector.	+	On 19 February 2021, BSRIA held an event that examined the tangible prospects of a net zero carbon future. Taking place shortly after COP26 in Glasgow, the BSRIA Briefing 2021 explored the subject of net zero as ‘Necessity, not Choice’. The programme elicited discussion amongst attendees who were presented with ideas to motivate action both at a personal level as well as throughout the construction sector.

	= First session =		= First session =

−	The morning began with an introduction from BSRIA’s CEO Julia Evans OBE, who started ~~off the day~~ by speaking about how each person can make choices and decisions that address ~~the issue of achieving~~ a net zero carbon future. Evans explained that an inner voice can inform each person to take action - even if it’s just one thing - and make choices that recognise the necessity of ~~addressing~~ climate change. ~~Evans~~ closed her ~~opening~~ remarks ~~by making the statement that~~ “Every decision counts.”	+	The morning began with an introduction from BSRIA’s CEO Julia Evans OBE, who started by speaking about how each person can make choices and decisions that address a net zero carbon future. Evans explained that an inner voice can inform each person to take action - even if it’s just one thing - and make choices that recognise the necessity of tackling climate change. She closed her remarks saying “Every decision counts.”

	[[File:BSRIAEvent2.jpg\|link=File:BSRIAEvent2.jpg]]		[[File:BSRIAEvent2.jpg\|link=File:BSRIAEvent2.jpg]]

−	This theme was picked up by the keynote speaker, Professor Chris Rapley CBE, whose presentation was ~~entitled~~, ‘So how does this move us forward’? He reviewed the increases in the earth’s temperature and talked about how the consequences of this shift are no longer seen as something that will happen in the future - they are happening now. In extreme instances, environmental disasters brought on by temperature changes have resulted in shifts in human migration, and there is no sign this will decrease.	+	This theme was picked up by the keynote speaker, Professor Chris Rapley CBE, whose presentation was called, ‘So how does this move us forward’? He reviewed the increases in the earth’s temperature and talked about how the consequences of this shift are no longer seen as something that will happen in the future - they are happening now. In extreme instances, environmental disasters brought on by temperature changes have resulted in shifts in human migration, and there is no sign this will decrease.

−	Rapley stressed the need to ~~stop~~ dependence on fossil fuels and ~~states~~ that prospecting should be banned. He also ~~stated that~~ the move to net zero should be treated like other significant social shifts, such as the abolition of slavery or the emancipation of women. He noted that the concept of environmental activism may give some people a sense of hopelessness, anxiety and guilt, but ~~he sees that~~ young people are the ones who are taking action by finding others who share their beliefs.	+	Rapley stressed the need to end our dependence on fossil fuels and suggested that prospecting should be banned. He also proposed the move to net zero should be treated like other significant social shifts, such as the abolition of slavery or the emancipation of women. He noted that the concept of environmental activism may give some people a sense of hopelessness, anxiety and guilt, but young people are the ones who are taking action by finding others who share their beliefs.

	“Actions drive beliefs,” said Radley, who urged members of the audience to find a suitable agency and take action. He explained that every decision should be followed by the question, “how does this move us forward? Every action should lead us in the right direction”, he concluded.		“Actions drive beliefs,” said Radley, who urged members of the audience to find a suitable agency and take action. He explained that every decision should be followed by the question, “how does this move us forward? Every action should lead us in the right direction”, he concluded.
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	Elliot-Smith suggested that members of the public who feel a sense of helplessness should stop acting as individuals and should find like minded people to create teams capable of fixing problems. She spoke of her decision to explore - and then join - Extinction Rebellion despite her initial reluctance, and she also said “Leaders are followers” and that political activism can bring about change.		Elliot-Smith suggested that members of the public who feel a sense of helplessness should stop acting as individuals and should find like minded people to create teams capable of fixing problems. She spoke of her decision to explore - and then join - Extinction Rebellion despite her initial reluctance, and she also said “Leaders are followers” and that political activism can bring about change.

−	On a less personal level, she spoke about how organisations can - and should - incorporate the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into their business plans and said that industries must become actively involved in turning the environmental situation around. ~~Through their actions, they~~ should be able to profit from doing the right things.	+	On a less personal level, she spoke about how organisations can - and should - incorporate the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into their business plans and said that industries must become actively involved in turning the environmental situation around. They should be able to profit from doing the right things.
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−	Finishing off the morning programme, Dr Chris Manson-Whitton of Progressive Energy shared the details of the HyDeploy hydrogen energy project. The purpose of the HyDeploy project is to demonstrate how hydrogen can act as an alternative energy source to supply low carbon heat.	+

−	The first phase of the project blended 20% of hydrogen into a private gas network at Keele University (2019). The next phase of the test took place at Pilkington UK’s Greengate site in St Helens (2021). In both instances, reliability and safety requirements were met.	+	Finishing off the morning programme, Dr Chris Manson-Whitton from Progressive Energy shared the details of the HyDeploy hydrogen energy project which demonstrates how hydrogen can act as an alternative energy source to supply low carbon heat. The first phase of the project blended 20% hydrogen into a private gas network at Keele University (2019). The next phase of the test took place at Pilkington UK’s Greengate site in St Helens (2021). In both instances, reliability and safety requirements were met.

	[[File:BSRIAEvent3.jpg\|link=File:BSRIAEvent3.jpg]]		[[File:BSRIAEvent3.jpg\|link=File:BSRIAEvent3.jpg]]

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	By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”		By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”
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		+	--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	The last speaker of the second session was Xavier de Kestelier, principal and head of design at Hassell. Talking about embedding sustainability within design, de Kestelier described his experience working on a concept for a ‘home’ on Mars.		The last speaker of the second session was Xavier de Kestelier, principal and head of design at Hassell. Talking about embedding sustainability within design, de Kestelier described his experience working on a concept for a ‘home’ on Mars.

−	This fascinating project was part of NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, and it demonstrated how refining an initial concept to incorporate sustainability is not impossible. In this case, it provided an outcome that delivered certain components of the project (such as furniture ~~made~~ from reused plastic ~~food~~ packaging) that are actually being produced and put to use.	+	This fascinating project was part of NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, and it demonstrated how refining an initial concept to incorporate sustainability is not impossible. In this case, it provided an outcome that delivered certain components of the project (such as printing furniture from reused plastic packaging) that are actually being produced and put to use.

	= Closing remarks =		= Closing remarks =

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	By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”		By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”
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−	~~--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]~~

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	* A zero-carbon UK by 2050?		* A zero-carbon UK by 2050?
	* Blue hydrogen.		* Blue hydrogen.
		+	* BSRIA articles on Designing Buildings.
	* Carbon tax.		* Carbon tax.
	* Climate Change Act.		* Climate Change Act.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	The morning began with an introduction from BSRIA’s CEO Julia Evans OBE, who started off the day by speaking about how each person can make choices and decisions that address the issue of achieving a net zero carbon future. Evans explained that an inner voice can inform each person to take action - even if it’s just one thing - and make choices that recognise the necessity of addressing climate change. Evans closed her opening remarks by making the statement that “Every decision counts.”		The morning began with an introduction from BSRIA’s CEO Julia Evans OBE, who started off the day by speaking about how each person can make choices and decisions that address the issue of achieving a net zero carbon future. Evans explained that an inner voice can inform each person to take action - even if it’s just one thing - and make choices that recognise the necessity of addressing climate change. Evans closed her opening remarks by making the statement that “Every decision counts.”

−	[[File:BSRIAEvent2.jpg]]	+	[[File:BSRIAEvent2.jpg\|link=File:BSRIAEvent2.jpg]]

	This theme was picked up by the keynote speaker, Professor Chris Rapley CBE, whose presentation was entitled, ‘So how does this move us forward’? He reviewed the increases in the earth’s temperature and talked about how the consequences of this shift are no longer seen as something that will happen in the future - they are happening now. In extreme instances, environmental disasters brought on by temperature changes have resulted in shifts in human migration, and there is no sign this will decrease.		This theme was picked up by the keynote speaker, Professor Chris Rapley CBE, whose presentation was entitled, ‘So how does this move us forward’? He reviewed the increases in the earth’s temperature and talked about how the consequences of this shift are no longer seen as something that will happen in the future - they are happening now. In extreme instances, environmental disasters brought on by temperature changes have resulted in shifts in human migration, and there is no sign this will decrease.
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	The first phase of the project blended 20% of hydrogen into a private gas network at Keele University (2019). The next phase of the test took place at Pilkington UK’s Greengate site in St Helens (2021). In both instances, reliability and safety requirements were met.		The first phase of the project blended 20% of hydrogen into a private gas network at Keele University (2019). The next phase of the test took place at Pilkington UK’s Greengate site in St Helens (2021). In both instances, reliability and safety requirements were met.

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	= Second session =		= Second session =
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	These behaviours have consequences for designers and planners and can prompt better designs to drive better behaviours. “Action begets action,” he explained, stating, “it’s important to design for the right affordances.” (He explained that affordances are things the environment affords users to do.)		These behaviours have consequences for designers and planners and can prompt better designs to drive better behaviours. “Action begets action,” he explained, stating, “it’s important to design for the right affordances.” (He explained that affordances are things the environment affords users to do.)

−	The last speaker of the second session was Xavier de Kestelier, principal and head of design at Hassell. Talking about embedding sustainability within design, de Kestelier described his experience working on a concept for a ‘home’ on Mars. This fascinating project was part of NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, and it demonstrated how refining an initial concept to incorporate sustainability is not impossible. In this case, it provided an outcome that delivered certain components of the project (such as furniture made from reused plastic food packaging) that are actually being produced and put to use.	+	The last speaker of the second session was Xavier de Kestelier, principal and head of design at Hassell. Talking about embedding sustainability within design, de Kestelier described his experience working on a concept for a ‘home’ on Mars.
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		+	This fascinating project was part of NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, and it demonstrated how refining an initial concept to incorporate sustainability is not impossible. In this case, it provided an outcome that delivered certain components of the project (such as furniture made from reused plastic food packaging) that are actually being produced and put to use.

	= Closing remarks =		= Closing remarks =
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	After a break, BSRIA chairman Tom Smith introduced the closing guest speaker, Reverend Richard Coles, who spoke about his experience with social activism in the 1980s.		After a break, BSRIA chairman Tom Smith introduced the closing guest speaker, Reverend Richard Coles, who spoke about his experience with social activism in the 1980s.

−	[[File:BSRIAEvent4.jpg]]	+	[[File:BSRIAEvent4.jpg\|link=File:BSRIAEvent4.jpg]]

	By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”		By telling his personal story, Coles illustrated how activism could be translated into “something leaders would follow”. This came by using popular culture to influence behaviours and inspire institutional change. In his upbeat conclusion, he said, “the energies of activism can translate into action which can take society where it needs to be.”
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* 3D printing in construction.
		+	* A zero-carbon UK by 2050?
		+	* Blue hydrogen.
		+	* Carbon tax.
		+	* Climate Change Act.
		+	* Heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC.
		+	* Helping achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
		+	* Hydrogen.
		+	* Net zero carbon 2050.
		+	* Sustainable Development Goals and civil engineering.
		+	* UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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