ACAN represents a coalition of professionals in the architecture and related built environment sectors, united in our mission to confront the pressing challenges of climate change and ecological degradation. Acknowledging the imminent threats posed by our current trajectory, we advocate for urgent and sweeping reforms within the construction industry, a major contributor to national emissions, accounting for 42% in the UK. The way we design, operate, and renew our built environment continues to degrade biodiversity and pollute ecosystems, fostering unsustainable lifestyles. In response to this crisis, we call for a paradigm shift in professionalism, fostering collaboration and collective action among individuals with shared expertise and goals.

At Futurebuild on Tuesday, March 5th, delve into the comparative climate impacts of different building systems with Phanos Hadjikyriakou, CEO of 2050 Materials, and explore their architect-oriented app. Following this, join Material Index’s CEO, Morgan Lewis, and Managing Director, Rob Smith, in a discussion on enabling material reuse at scale through their digital platform. Additionally, don’t miss the roundtable conversation on modern hempcrete production and construction led by Alex Sparrow from Hempcrete UK. These sessions promise invaluable insights into sustainable practices shaping the future of construction.