Better Balconies - Low Carbon Now
In collaboration with Multiplex, RWDI, Lukachko Climate Strategies, Sapphire Balconies, RES Precast, and Global Precast, our Better Balconies-Low Carbon Now study, a supplement to our Low Carbon Now initiative, offers a holistic view of the technical aspects of balcony design.
The report compares six different balcony designs, starting with the industry-standard cast-in-place balconies, and evaluates alternatives, including structural thermal breaks, clip-on systems, and precast balcony slabs.
The results assess the thermal performance (RSI) of each design relative to its global warming potential (GWP), offering a fresh understanding of carbon intensity in each case.
Further Reading
Low Carbon Now
WorldGBC aims for net-zero operational and 40% less embodied carbon by 2030. How can we act now?
How design drives embodied carbon
We analyzed 44 of our multi-unit residential projects to highlight the critical role of early design decisions and strategies in reducing impact.
Embodied Carbon in Residential Structures
This report is a collaboration between BDP Quadrangle and RJC Engineers addressing the issues to make educated decisions to impact meaningful change.
Embodied carbon in high performance walls
BDP Quadrangle prepared a carbon emissions study to understand the environmental impacts of potential high performance exterior wall assemblies.