Lower-Carbon Aluminium in Architecture and Design by Moddex

Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain the role of embodied carbon in the built environment and why material selection is critical to reducing overall emissions.
2. Describe the carbon footprint of conventional aluminium production and the factors that contribute to its environmental impact.
3. Define "lower-carbon aluminium" and understand how it is produced through renewable energy sourcing and recycling initiatives.
4. Identify the practical benefits of specifying lower-carbon aluminium beyond environmental factors, including compliance, performance, and market differentiation.
5. Real-world example of practical innovation within the construction sector.
6. Apply knowledge of lower-carbon material options to inform more sustainable, responsible product specification and project design decisions.

NSCA Performance Criteria
Practice Management & Professional Conduct: PC10
Project Initiation and Conceptual Design: PC28, PC31, PC35
Detailed Design & Construction Documentation: PC39, PC44, PC45

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