Practice

摘要

Architects have the training and expertise to drive the agenda on low-carbon development. Sustainability should not mean compromise and, when considered as an integral part of design, it enhances our built environment. We must lead by example and set a vision for good design that minimises our impact on the planet, and respond to a growing understanding that sustainable architecture is vital to achieving a low-carbon economy. The RIBA is increasingly influencing the government through proactive engagement on emerging low-carbon policy. We must continue to engage with industry and speak with a united voice. That voice needs to resonate with the Treasury, recognising current global financial pressures and concerns over growth, but also get to the nub of the problem. The following is a summary of the work the RIBA Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is currently undertaking to meet these goals.