Carbon Buzz operates using 'identity free' data but recognises the usefulness of even more tangible published data.

 

The initiative wishes to encourage participating practices to consider the value of publishing data on a 'full disclosure' basis. There is a severe lack of attributable and accessible building energy use data in the UK. This means that the industry is missing out on valuable knowledge and evidence about the effectiveness of design measures to reduce CO₂ emissions.

 

From 2010, participating RIBA Chartered Practices that elect to publish projects with both design and in-use data will be formally recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects with 'RIBA Carbon Conscious Practice' accreditation.