Greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise. The planet's temperature has already risen by 1 ° C in 150 years. The first signs of climate change are already visible. To limit the consequences, global warming must be contained below 2 ° C. This is the commitment that was made at the COP21 in Paris. But to achieve this goal, states must redouble their efforts.
Companies around the world also have a role to play: produce, build, manufacture in an eco-responsible way to ensure the future of the next generations. The challenge ? Put in place sustainable processes and techniques while responding to ever-increasing demand.
For the construction industry, this is a double problem. Since 2007, cities are home to more than half of the world's population, a figure expected to reach 60% by 2030. On the other hand, due to concerns about climate change and the depletion of natural resources, growing pressure is being exerted on construction industry players for sustainable construction and to considerably reduce their environmental impact. The industrial sector must also respond to these challenges.
The example of Autodesk which is already working on projects around the world, such as:
The creation of a “tech hub” in China by the Swedish company Sweco using the cloud and Autodesk software:
Architects and engineers use Autodesk BIM 360 to build their digital models and integrate them into a unified workflow that unites design, engineering, and construction. Thanks to this mode of operation, the architects of Sweco were able to subject their most avant-garde structures to resistance tests on the basis of parametric calculations.
The production of skis that are both more efficient and more durable by the company WNDR Alpine thanks to Autodesk's Fusion 360 software:
Designers have used bio-manufacturing to design skis with materials derived from microalgae. This new material, developed by Checkerspot, the biotechnology company that owns WNDR Alpine, offers improved performance and a reduced carbon footprint.
The restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral with the latest BIM technology from Autodesk:
The public establishment responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral has decided to acquire this leading technology. This collaborative and intelligent working method allows those working on the site to benefit in real time from a shared and scalable 3D database that brings together rich information necessary for the smooth running of these operations.
Ultimately, adopting sustainable production techniques prepares construction companies and their customers for the future. With time, learning will be easier; processes that are currently marginal will emerge as the rules of the art as more players in the sector respond to the needs of sustainable construction.