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And that’s a wrap on Futurebuild 2026! @futurebuildnow A huge thank you to our Futurebuild team, our wonderful volunteers, and @ubuild for our incredible stand- a flat-packed, demountable and reusable U-Build structure🙌 And of course, a big thank you to everyone who came along to see us!! Let us know your highlights in the comments below & keep an eye out as we share our reflections in the coming weeks 📹 Video by @ubuild #Architecture #Construction #Structure #FlatPack #Futurebuild

Day one at @futurebuildnow was a success! 🙌 Thanks to everyone who came along. Heading to the conference tomorrow or on Thursday? Don’t forget to drop by the ACAN stage for energising discussions, insightful talks and more Head to our feed to find the schedule for the next few days and see what’s on👀 #architecture #futurebuild #builtenvironment #construction

🌍 On Earth Day the ACAN Circular Economy Taskforce hosted a packed and energising discussion on The Business Case for Circular Construction at White Arkitekter’s London studio. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. The panel featured experts across the material reuse value chain, covering design, manufacturing, storage and logistics, policy, project management, fit-out and deconstruction: - Christian Dimbleby, Head of Sustainability UK at White Arkitekter and member of the ACAN Circular Economy taskgroup - Talia Berriman, Head of Green Economy, London Borough of Newham - Charnett Chau, Life Cycle Services Lead, Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland - Joel De Mowbray, Director, Yes Make and Tipping Point East - Oscar Leigh-Hales, Sustainability Advisor, ODGroup - Patrick Watson, Partner, 3pm Project Management Chaired by Christian Dimbleby, the session questioned: how do we make circular construction stack up commercially - and communicate that clearly to decision-makers? Three initial take-aways from the evening: 1. Reuse strategies need clear articulation 2. Logistics and services are key to optimising benefits 3. Policy incentives support the social and business case Many thanks to the speakers, attendees, and event support for an inspiring evening🙌

Join us for an in person bookclub special at Futurebuild 2026! @futurebuildnow In line with Futurebuild’s theme of connection, ACAN Climate Literacy Bookclub is moving offline for an in person session to discuss ‘How to Fall in Love with the Future: A Time Traveller’s Guide to Changing the World by Rob Hopkins’ We’re only 4 years from 2030, the year set out in the Paris Climate Agreement for limiting warming to 1.5 degrees. We know achieving this seems increasingly impossible. What we need now more than ever is hope, optimism, and radical collective imagination. 📍Come join us at the ExCel London, Stand H25 to meet and discuss with fellow climate time travellers. 📚 Book swap! As a bonus, please bring a climate themed book with you to swap with another member of the session. There will be no online capacity with this event Register via linkinbio🔗

Studies show the UK’s 28.6 million homes are among the least energy efficient in Europe and lose heat up to three times faster than on the continent, making people poorer and colder. We need to act now. Come see us at Futurebuild next week for the launch of our new campaign and find out how you can help take action ✊ #LessCarbonMoreTruth #ClimateAction #Architecture Source: Imperial College London, Decarbonising Buildings: Insights from across Europe, 2022

Register for our upcoming technical webinar on Ventilation and Air Quality! 📅21st May 2026 ⏰13:00 - 14:00 📍Zoom Poor ventilation is one of the most overlooked drivers of unhealthy buildings and one of the most consequential decisions for energy use and carbon. This session makes the case for why air quality deserves serious attention: as a health issue, a regulatory consideration, and a worthwhile investment of time and budget. From that foundation, the session moves into the core principles of how ventilation works, surveying the main system types and offering honest comparisons of alternative approaches. Rather than treating systems as equivalent choices, the session explores what each achieves in practice, including where they excel and where they fall short. The design perspective then takes centre stage, covering the practical challenge of integrating ventilation into buildings—from early-stage coordination through to construction. This includes how to manage the tension between fresh air delivery and heat loss, what different approaches mean for energy and carbon targets, and how to interpret efficiency metrics in context. The session closes by shifting focus to outcomes: how to define what good performance looks like for a given system, how to assess whether it is being delivered in use, and what the evidence says regarding the “when, what and why” of different strategies. 🗣️ Featuring speakers Will South from Etude, Simon Jones from Air Quality Matters and Federica Romeo from Studio PDP Register now via the link in bio🔗 #Webinar #Ventilation #AirQuality #Architecture #Construction

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and collective action 🌱 As part of our fringe programme during Futurebuild 2026, we’re hosting an ACAN Social at Tipping Point East- bringing together volunteers, members, and collaborators from across the built environment. This is a chance to celebrate everything we’ve achieved together, reconnect with the community behind it, and mark the launch of our Less Carbon, More Truth! campaign. Expect relaxed networking, inspiring conversations, and a space to explore how we can continue pushing for positive change in the built environment. 📍Tipping Point East 📅Wednesday 13th May ⏰5:30–8:30pm Come along, bring a friend, and be part of the momentum Register via the link in our bio🔗

Want to learn more about becoming a StuCAN Student Ambassador? 🌱 Join one of our upcoming Lunchtime Q&A sessions to hear about the role, ask questions, and meet some of the team @stucan_architectscan 📅 Session 1 Thursday 7th May, 13:15–14:00 (GMT) 🔗 Link in bio 📅 Session 2 Thursday 14th May, 13:15–14:00 (GMT) 🔗 Link in bio Whether you’re curious about the application process or want to know what the role involves day-to-day, these sessions are the perfect chance to find out more. We’d love to see you there! #Architecture #ArchitectureStudent #ArchiStudent #ArchiStudentLife

☀️ACAN Summer Picnic - 11th June - Save the date & sign up to host! Have you ever wondered where your like-minded people are in your local area? Or maybe it’s been a while since you last connected with fellow ACANers? Come along to the ACAN Summer Picnic on 11th of June! 📆Date: 11th June 📍Location: Where it happens is up to you We’re looking for hosts from across our UK and international community to organise local picnics in their area. Don’t worry, there isn’t a big commitment: - Sign up and suggest an accessible public space in your area. - We’ll set up the Eventbrite for selected locations. - Join a short briefing call with other hosts. - Show up on the day, welcome people, and enjoy the gathering together. So, where will your local picnic be? ⏰ Sign up by 15th May via the link in bio #Architecture #ClimateAction #CommunityEvents #Meetup #Architect

Did you know that greenhouse gas emissions produced by the UK construction sector in 2024 were 30.3% higher than in 1994? We are pushing for change. Stay tuned over the next few weeks to see how… #LessCarbonMoreTruth ✊ #Architecture #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #Construction Source: ONS

📢 Calling all students!! We are looking for three to five built environment students, recent graduates or Part I / Part II Architectural Assistants to join our 2026 volunteer team of ACAN Student Ambassadors! Be part of a team that represents ACAN and empowers students across the UK and beyond to be more climate literate and act to change their education! From leading initiatives like our Student Climate Action Festival to hosting workshops at universities and meeting with educators, professionals and graduates, this varied volunteer role invites students that are passionate about collective climate action. Your role will include: - Connecting with students and educators at universities and sharing ACAN’s resources and mission - Supporting student groups to form student climate action chapters at their universities - Organising events and workshops over the year in collaboration with ACAN’s wider network, including our StuCAN Festival - Helping to shape ACAN’s approach towards engaging with students in architectural education - Harnessing your interests in regenerative architecture and climate literacy to inspire future built environment professionals to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises 🗓️Duration: 1 year (with potential to continue) ⏰Time commitment - average 4 hours per week, may increase in the run up to major events such as the StuCAN Festival Deadline to apply: 4PM Monday 25th May 2026 To find out more about the role and fill out an application, head to the link in our bio. Questions? Email [email protected] or message @architectscan_student on Instagram! #Architecture #ArchitectureStudent #ArchiStudent #ACAN #ArchitectureStudents

We are excited to be hosting our very own stage as part of this year’s Futurebuild fringe programme! @futurebuildnow Drop by the ACAN stage for sessions running all day bringing the latest insights on construction, circular economy, climate literacy, materials, biodiversity and more🍃 Futurebuild’s fringe programme brings an additional layer of insight and collaboration beyond the main stages, offering visitors the opportunity to engage with focused, specialist content across the event. Taking place in dedicated spaces throughout the venue, these sessions are delivered in partnership with leading organisations and industry voices. Swipe to see the schedule for the ACAN stage across all days of Futurebuild, and visit the link in our bio for more details on the sessions #Architecture #Futurebuild #ACAN #Sustainability #Climate