PUBLIC SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY


THE US PUBLIC TIMBER


David Hopkins, head of


communications and public affairs, Wood for Good


are over. A third and arguably more important standard now takes primacy – buildings must be sustainable. This isn’t just the current vogue, Government guidelines on issues such as sustainable procurement, the changes to Part L


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Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes mean it cannot be ignored. The Carbon Trust


estimates that buildings are responsible for 50 per cent of carbon emissions. Both the method of creation, and the product we’re creating is doing untold damage to our planet. Undoubtedly, something needs to change. While you could be forgiven for thinking that the solution lies in investing in innovative technology, the solution is actually far simpler – increase our use of timber. That’s why we’re


campaigning for change, starting with the public sector first. This year we’ll be lobbying for the introduction of a ‘Wood First’ rule – which will stipulate that wood, where possible, must be the primary building material on all public sector construction projects.


18 PUBLIC SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY • VOLUME 2 ISSUE 4


he days when buildings were created with only functionality and aesthetics in mind


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