Ep. 74 The Science Behind Net Zero Buildings and What Engineers Must Know

Send a textNet zero isn’t just a goal, it’s a system-wide shift. In this episode, Dr. Anastasia Mylona breaks down the science behind net zero buildings and what it really takes to deliver on their promise.From carbon calculations to human behaviour, this conversation uncovers the critical levers engineers must understand to move from theory to practice.Key topics include: • What makes a building truly net zero • Why systems thinking matters more than ever • The hidden emissions no one talks about • How engineers balance efficiency with practicality • What’s working — and where we still fall short • The future of net zero in policy and designIf you're committed to climate solutions that stick, this is one to watch. If you want to see our other insightful podcasts, click here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHI_yaqB2U8KWbsfJDPCoYEfOh-TTnip Find us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dDkxLWZ25nT0krYWaTiIT Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-in-construction-with-darren-evans/id1726973152 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrzqei7gttB8WB5wM6hUpw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thrive-in-construction-podcast/ Our Website: https://darren-evans.co.uk/Links:Anastasia Mylona's LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-mylona-6111584/CIBSE: https://www.cibse.org/Support the show