The impact of early stage design decisions on whole life carbon

Good early design decisions can reduce whole-life carbon by up to 40%. Led by architect and researcher Catherine Sinclair, this session offers a rare insight into how research-led tools can actively change design outcomes. Speaking to D-CARB, a fully open-access tool embedded within Autodesk Revit, the session demonstrates how early-stage carbon insight can become a shared foundation, enabling design teams across the industry to reduce emissions when influence is greatest. The session will be relevant to architects, engineers, consultants, and clients seeking practical ways to embed carbon awareness into early-stage design decision-making.