Accessible Solutions for All

There is a great opportunity to improve our built assets and the efficiency of their construction and operation, while delivering a more sustainable environment and economy.

Core Topics

  • Affordability
  • Operational efficiency
  • Environmental Performance

Supporting affordable solutions for those who currently find it difficult to make sustainability a priority, including access to cheaper options for materials, assembly, manufacturing processes and design.

 

Optimising utility use, managing waste and reducing running costs of assets and estates by using real time feed-back loops and monitoring systems.

The development and selection of renewable sources of materials and energy, and efficient management of resources to reduce carbon footprint.

Sustainable Housing in Uganda

Hear Dr Alistair Marsh’s 1st vlog on his rice husk project in Uganda.

BIM – Waste Management

Hear from Dr. Ricardo Codinhoto, one winner of the 2018 Worshipful Company of Constructors Research Award.

Blockchain

The Blockchain – Feasibility and Opportunity Assessment report summarises the BRE Trust funded investigation into the role of blockchain in the built environment.

Retrofit training modules

A series of training videos developed to raise awareness of key technical refurbishment topics

Infrastructure sustainability

BRE Trust supported research into the core technical issues for improving infrastructure sustainability, is reviewed in this video.

LENDERS

Learn how energy saving measures lead to greater spending power with LENDERS in this video interview.