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We’ve said it before in our future of work blog pieces, and we’ll say it again here. We need to repurpose, reimagine and reinvent the built environment – without chewing up more land and natural resources. 🌏 Our Planet (you know the one whose climate is now in Code Red), must be a driving force behind why hybrid/remote work models should be a mainstay moving forward. 🌱

In Bisnow’s new podcast, “Office Politics: The Battle For The Future Of Work,” experts share that 75% of the carbon emitted during a building’s life cycle comes from its construction and demolition, and just 25% from its operations. So, the focus should now fall on refurbishing existing buildings as a less carbon-intensive strategy. Click to check out the full article and podcast.

Needless Construction And Architectural Arrogance: Climate Crisis And The Future Of Work Changes in office demand could reduce the need for new buildings, which means fewer carbon emissions.