Design for Net Zero Targets - Taster Session
Understand the UK's Net Zero Targets and Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, and learn how they impact interiors, refurbishment projects, and design practices.
ABOUT
Have you ever wondered what Net Zero Targets you need to meet to act responsibly and meet client briefs, and how they apply to your designs? Which aspects of your work are impacted or need to adapt to align with the Net Zero Carbon agenda?
In this session, we look into the UK’s Net Zero Targets and the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and explore their implications for interiors and refurbishment projects and design practices delivering them.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We will cover:
- What is Sustainability & why Climate Change?
- The Net Zero Carbon concept for buildings
- Low Carbon Design in interior design
- The UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard
- Q&A
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
- Understand the Net Zero Targets needed to meet and how they apply to designs of interiors
- Be aware of the UK’s Net Zero Targets and their implications for interiors and refurbishment practices
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This event is exclusively for BIID members and is ideal for designers or aspiring designers who want to learn about these topics and help raise awareness among as many people as possible.
SPEAKER DETAILS

Elina Grigoriou, FRSA HonRICS
Elina Grigoriou is a London-based interior designer, sustainability specialist, and wellbeing expert, and co-founder of Grigoriou Interiors, one of the UK’s leading design and sustainability studios. For over two decades, she has shaped the commercial interior design sector by creating spaces that unlock social and environmental value while enhancing clients’ business performance. She works closely with national and global institutions to advance best practice in sustainable and wellbeing design, and played a key role in developing the SKArating system, where she now serves as director and chair. Recognised with Honorary Membership of the RICS in 2017, Elina has contributed to numerous industry standards on sustainability, Net Zero, circularity, and wellbeing, and is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. Her book Wellbeing in Interiors (RIBA, 2019) has significantly influenced practice and inspired the industry.
Additional Information
After registering for this event on Eventbrite, you will receive a reminder email containing the event link before it begins.
Registered guests will receive a recording of the webinar post event.
Attendance to this event equals 1 hour of Structured CPD.
If this event is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform the office so that we can give your spot to someone else.
This is a BIID designer member exclusive event.
If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.
By booking a ticket to this event you are agreeing to the BIID Event Terms and Conditions
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