AJ Climate Champions
Danish architect Lone Feifer on ‘absolute’ sustainability
Sep 7, 2022
Architect Lone Feifer explains the concept of 'absolute' sustainability and the need to consider the carbon budget. She discusses Denmark's new building regulations focusing on whole life carbon and the adaptive comfort approach for homes. The speakers also explore the importance of building design and external shading for heatwave resilience, reducing reliance on technology, and the environmental impact of architectural decisions.
39:42
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Sustainability must be absolute, not relative, and prioritize the carbon budget of our planet.
- Denmark's new building regulations will require life cycle assessment and set benchmarks to regulate whole life carbon.
Deep dives
The Importance of Sustainability and One-Planet Thinking
Sustainability is both complex and straightforward. It requires considering the carbon budget of our planet and how we allocate our resources. Lona Fife, an architect and director at V-Lux, emphasizes the need for sustainability to be at the heart of design, with a focus on user experience, quality, and value. Denmark, along with Finland and France, is leading the way in whole life carbon assessment, considering all stages of a building's lifespan. This new approach forces transparency from product manufacturers and prioritizes reducing carbon footprints.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
