Future's Renewable Built Environment
UK Property
The real estate industry faces significant gaps despite the UK government’s initiatives to achieve net carbon zero by 2050. Housing imbalances, rising interest rates, workforce shortages, evolving office dynamics, affordability concerns, and inventory constraints hinder progress toward sustainability goals.
According to estimates from the National Housing Federation, there is a shortfall of around 3 million homes in the UK, with the demand for housing consistently outstripping supply. Over the past few decades, property prices in the UK have experienced significant growth, particularly in urban areas and regions with high demand. The average house price in the UK reached £256,405 in January 2022, according to data from the UK House Price Index.
Many buildings in the UK are not energy-efficient, leading to higher energy consumption and carbon emissions. According to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) database, around 19% of homes in England and Wales have the lowest energy efficiency rating (EPC band F or G), indicating a high level of energy inefficiency.
Mothern Methods of Construction
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have gained increasing attention in the UK construction industry to address the demand-supply gap in housing and infrastructure.
MMC involves the use of off-site manufacturing techniques to produce building components or even entire modules in a controlled factory environment. This approach can significantly reduce construction time compared to traditional methods, enabling faster delivery of housing and infrastructure projects to meet growing demand.
MMC has the potential to contribute to greater sustainability in the construction industry. Off-site manufacturing can minimize waste and optimize material usage, leading to reduced environmental impact compared to traditional construction methods. Additionally, MMC techniques often incorporate energy-efficient design principles and sustainable materials, further enhancing environmental performance.
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Achieving Net Zero Carbon
The real estate sector holds one of the most substantial sectoral energy and carbon footprints, accounting for 37% of energy-related CO2 emissions and over 34% of global energy demand attributable to processes. Many buildings in the UK are not energy-efficient, leading to higher energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Buildings in the UK consume significant amounts of water, according to data from the Environment Agency, buildings in the UK account for approximately 25% of total water use in the country. This includes water used for drinking, sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers), and outdoor landscaping. Implementing water-saving measures, such as low-flow fixtures and rainwater harvesting systems, can help reduce water consumption and preserve water resources.
By 2050, around 80% of the buildings and structures currently standing will remain, posing a challenge as the UK strives for net-zero emissions. Many of these structures are not operationally carbon-zero due to factors like heating, cooling, and maintenance. Alongside the net-zero target for 2050, the UK aims to slash carbon emissions by 68% by 2030 and 77% by 2035, having already achieved a 48% reduction. While progress has been made, significant efforts are required in the next six years to meet the 2030 targets, with the real estate sector expected to play a key role in emissions reduction. Retrofitting existing properties is essential, though this task is complex and costly, especially in occupied properties, posing legal challenges.
Elysian Assets acknowledges developers are moving slowly towards incorporating energy-efficient features such as solar panels, green roofs, and other sources into their projects, however we are bringing exciting ways to seamlessly amplifying the property industry, to become leaders in sustainability and Renewable energy sources.
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BIPV
The Most Abundant energy resource on earth is solar energy with 127k Terra Watt of Solar En-ergy Strikes Earth Continuously.
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Wind power is a renewable energy source that harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to generate electricity.
Rainwater Harvesting
On average, a single household in the UK consumes around 150 Liters of water per person per day
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