Webinar - 10 August, 2026
TEFMA Webinar - Monday 10 August 2026 - UTAS The Shed: An upfront carbon reduction focus
Topic: UTAS The Shed: An upfront carbon reduction focus
As a TEFMA Member, we offer you free webinar events during the year. The upcoming scheduled webinar will be UTAS The Shed: An upfront carbon reduction focus presented by Sam Clegg from Wardle Studio, and Corey Peterson from the University of Tasmania.
Given Tasmania is largely powered by renewable energy sources, a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of this new building had to be achieved through the reduction of embodied carbon. An Ambitious sustainability agenda pushed the quantification and comparison of carbon in alternate materials and systems. In recognition that the structure of a building accounts for approximately 40% of its carbon footprint, a hybrid structure of timber, concrete and recycled steel pipeline as piles was adopted. A 30% reduction in up front carbon was achieved. In addition, the external envelope of the building utilises high-performance glass, sunshade devices, minimization of thermal bridging, and a continuous air-tightness membrane, and easily exceeds the minimum energy efficiency requirements of the National Construction Code 2019. The building is also designed for disassembly, and deep engagement with the Tasmanian industry identified opportunities for local procurement
Through various practical examples, participants will learn how effective material choices can reduce the upfront carbon associated with building projects.
