Problem: Production of the currently preferred construction materials for the building industry is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions globally Key message: As buildings become increasingly energy efficient in most parts of the world, the production of the construction materials mostly used - concrete, steel and glass - become the buildings' most severe climate impact. To reduce this climate impact a rethink of the materials that go into construction is necessary. Speakers: Søren Lütken Support: Aristeidis Tsakiris https://c2e2.unepdtu.org/kms_object/embodied-carbon-in-construction-materials-the-new-concern-for-architects-podcast/