Buildings are responsible for 42% of global greenhouse gas emissions:<\/p>\n
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- 27%<\/strong> from building operations (heating, cooling, lighting, etc.),<\/li>\n
- 9%<\/strong> from embodied carbon (materials and construction processes),<\/li>\n
- 8%<\/strong> from other building-related emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These figures show the critical role our industry plays\u2014and the immense opportunity we have to reduce emissions through smart design and engineering.
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<\/p>\n\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Smart Design = Lower Emissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Gensler\u2019\u0131n 2024 y\u0131l\u0131nda tasarlad\u0131\u011f\u0131 1 milyar metrekarelik projeler sayesinde y\u0131lda 19.6 milyar kg CO2e<\/strong> emisyonunun \u00f6n\u00fcne ge\u00e7ildi. Bu sonu\u00e7lar, enerji verimli tasar\u0131mlar\u0131n potansiyel etkisini somut bi\u00e7imde ortaya koyuyor.
\r\n\u00d6rne\u011fin:<\/p>\n- \n
- Average Energy Utilisation Intensity (EUI): In the 2024 portfolio, instead of the base value of 127 kBTU\/sf 51 kBTU\/sf<\/strong>‘ye kadar d\u00fc\u015f\u00fcr\u00fcld\u00fc \u2013 yani %60 enerji tasarrufu<\/strong> sa\u011fland\u0131.<\/li>\n
- Ayd\u0131nlatma G\u00fc\u00e7 Yo\u011funlu\u011fu (LPD)<\/strong> ise ASHRAE 2007 baz de\u011feri olan 1.2 Watt\/sf\u2019den 0.85 Watt\/sf<\/strong>\u2019e kadar indirildi \u2013 bu da %29 d\u00fc\u015f\u00fc\u015f<\/strong> anlam\u0131na geliyor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83e\uddf1 Materials and Systems Matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Structural materials, particularly concrete and steel, carry heavy embodied carbon.<\/li>\n
- Switching to low-carbon concrete, recycled materials, and responsibly sourced timber can dramatically lower environmental impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We take similar steps in our own projects by incorporating:<\/p>\n
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- High-performance fa\u00e7ade systems,<\/li>\n
- Daylighting optimization,<\/li>\n
- Renewable energy integration such as solar and green roofs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Resilient Design is a Smart Investment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Leading firms in the industry have set ambitious goals to reach net zero carbon by 2030. To achieve this, they conduct annual performance evaluations and track measurable progress.\n\nAt Diem, we are aligned with these goals and continuously improving our projects in the following areas:<\/p>\n
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- Performance prediction with energy modelling<\/li>\n
- Minimised energy use with the right HVAC and lighting systems<\/li>\n
- Incentives for carbon-free transport (bicycle parking areas, EV charging stations)<\/li>\n
- Electric vehicle use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Cities at the Center of Climate Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n
D\u00fcnya n\u00fcfusunun \u00e7o\u011funlu\u011fu \u015fehirlerde ya\u015f\u0131yor ve bu alanlar global karbon emisyonlar\u0131n\u0131n %70\u2019ini<\/strong> olu\u015fturuyor. \u0130stanbul gibi b\u00fcy\u00fck kentlerde tasarlad\u0131\u011f\u0131m\u0131z ofis ve end\u00fcstriyel yap\u0131lar, s\u00fcrd\u00fcr\u00fclebilirlik a\u00e7\u0131s\u0131ndan \u00f6nemli bir f\u0131rsat sunuyor. Hem \u00e7evreye duyarl\u0131 hem kullan\u0131c\u0131 dostu \u00e7\u00f6z\u00fcmler, \u015fehirlerin ya\u015fanabilirli\u011fini art\u0131r\u0131yor.<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd1d In Conclusion: Every Design Decision Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Thanks to the environmental analyses carried out early in each project and the strategic partnerships established with customers:<\/p>\n
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- Less resource consuming,<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Healthier,<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Resilient structures. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As Diem, we will continue to be an active part of this transformation. We work with the future in mind in every square metre, both in design and implementation.<\/p>\n
\n - Healthier,<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Less resource consuming,<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ayd\u0131nlatma G\u00fc\u00e7 Yo\u011funlu\u011fu (LPD)<\/strong> ise ASHRAE 2007 baz de\u011feri olan 1.2 Watt\/sf\u2019den 0.85 Watt\/sf<\/strong>\u2019e kadar indirildi \u2013 bu da %29 d\u00fc\u015f\u00fc\u015f<\/strong> anlam\u0131na geliyor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- 9%<\/strong> from embodied carbon (materials and construction processes),<\/li>\n