EP27: Simon Corbey | CEO of the (ASBP) Alliance for Sustainable Building Products

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Summary

In this conversation, Simon, the CEO of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, discusses the organisation's mission to transform the built environment into a low carbon and healthy endeavor.

He highlights the growth of the organization, the benefits of membership, and the importance of knowledge sharing.

The conversation then delves into the challenges and opportunities surrounding natural fiber insulation, barriers to its adoption in the UK, and innovations in sustainable building practices.

Simon also emphasises on the need for more education and awareness in the construction industry, particularly regarding healthy buildings and the impact of materials used.

In this conversation, Simon discusses the benefits of Mass Timber buildings on occupant wellbeing, the implications of insulation techniques, and the upcoming energy efficiency regulations for rented properties.

Finally, he emphasises on the importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for manufacturers and critiques sustainability claims in products, advocating for transparency and accountability in the building industry.

Find out more about the ASBP here.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products

06:11 Membership Benefits and Knowledge Sharing

12:04 Natural Fiber Insulation: Challenges and Opportunities

17:47 Barriers to Adoption of Natural Insulation Materials

23:48 Innovations in Sustainable Building Practices

30:02 Healthy Buildings and Indoor Environment

36:01 Conclusion and Future Directions

46:12 Energy Efficiency Regulations for Rented Properties

53:20 The Importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

01:01:01 Sustainability Claims in Acoustic Products

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