Survey: Will covid-19 make social value and zero carbon harder?

Covid-19 is affecting almost every aspect of our working lives, with that impact changing almost weekly.

But what will the pandemic mean for the government’s net zero-carbon targets and other essential aspects of the social value agenda?

While some believe the hiatus in humans’ polluting activity and the discovery that nations could work together to tackle a complex issue makes this a hopeful moment for the climate emergency – others warn there is a serious danger that as we try to rebuild our focus will be catastrophically distracted.

Have you found the pandemic has affected the priority placed by clients on delivering net zero buildings? Which sectors and disciplines are still the most committed to sustainability and social value?

Building Design wants to hear about your experiences and the challenges you’re facing in doing the right thing.

Please take a few moments to complete our short survey, Doing the right thing: Impact of Covid 19 on architects’ work to achieve net zero and social value.