Low Carbon Buildings

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Buildings account for approximately 40% of the carbon emissions in the UK, with non-domestic buildings responsible for approximately half of this. 

The Carbon Trust’s Innovations department is working in two areas: refurbishments of existing stock and new low carbon buildings.


Recent building case studies

Building Refurbishment

New Buildings

Read about our work on supporting the low carbon refurbishment of existing buildings Read about our work on understanding the development on new low carbon buildings

Improving the energy use of the built environment provides significant opportunities in carbon reduction. New regulatory drivers for low carbon buildings include Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). In addition there is potential for further improvements to building regulations and incentives such as Climate Change Agreements (CCA).
 
 
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Scottish case studies - 'In the brick' research
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority Headquarters case study (pdf, 89kb)
Great Glen House Scottish Natural Heritage Corporate Office case study (pdf, 87kb)
'Solais House', NG Bailey Central Scotland Headquarters case study (pdf, 96kb)

 

Publications

 
 
 
 
In the bricks research summary - The business benefits of low carbon buildings
This summary document outlines the findings of the research undertaken at three low carbon buildings in Scotland, investigating occupier experience and the resulting business benefits.

 
Low carbon refurbishment of buildings - Management guide
This guide is aimed at those who wish to ensure that a planned refurbishment delivers carbon savings, in addition to meeting its other objectives.

 
Low carbon building accelerator - DVD case studies
Showcasing individual lower carbon refurbishment case study videos, with an introduction and summary from specialists at the Carbon Trust.

 
The Low Carbon Technology Assessment (LCTA) 2007
The aim of the Low Carbon Technology Assessment (LCTA) is to give Carbon Trust Applied Research and Incubator scheme applicants a clear indication of our technology priorities for those activities.