Michael Burchert
@michaelburchert.bsky.social
🇪🇺 Educator, Speaker, Builder, Activist. Regenerative construction.
That #strawhouse guy.
Fixing mistakes @ built environment. Independent #Bauwende construction revolution advocacy, english & german word salad, enjoy! https://linktr.ee/michaelburchert
That #strawhouse guy.
Fixing mistakes @ built environment. Independent #Bauwende construction revolution advocacy, english & german word salad, enjoy! https://linktr.ee/michaelburchert
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Our project looked at climate neutrality 🇩🇪 2045.
Buildings built in '25 have an operational greenhouse gas emission budget of 6.86 kg CO2e/(m²*a) + embodied 6.41 kg CO2e/(m²*a).
By 2045, these budgets will be reduced to 1.05 and 0.79 kg CO2e/(m²*a), respectively.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
Buildings built in '25 have an operational greenhouse gas emission budget of 6.86 kg CO2e/(m²*a) + embodied 6.41 kg CO2e/(m²*a).
By 2045, these budgets will be reduced to 1.05 and 0.79 kg CO2e/(m²*a), respectively.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
There are numerous lobby studies disguised as scientific works that discredit renewable materials in favor of mineral /synthetic business as usual construction. One strategy is to compare the worst timber product with the best unicorn mineral products. And of course play with the End of Life stage.
MISLEADING: A new academic paper by @qmul.bsky.social has attracted significant media attention by claiming that EVs & heat pumps deliver no proven carbon savings in UK ahead of 2030 clean power target - and should therefore be postponed.
Here is why this paper should never have been published.🧵
Here is why this paper should never have been published.🧵
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
There are numerous lobby studies disguised as scientific works that discredit renewable materials in favor of mineral /synthetic business as usual construction. One strategy is to compare the worst timber product with the best unicorn mineral products. And of course play with the End of Life stage.
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Our task as humanity is to achieve lower energy demand without fossil fuels. As well as reducing resourcevextraction / consumption, reaching a circular sufficient economy. However, the response of high-tech companies is always to build additional structures.
Find the mistake.
Find the mistake.
February 14, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Our task as humanity is to achieve lower energy demand without fossil fuels. As well as reducing resourcevextraction / consumption, reaching a circular sufficient economy. However, the response of high-tech companies is always to build additional structures.
Find the mistake.
Find the mistake.
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Bei Sicherheit, aber auch bei Digitalisierung und bei Energie. Doch in Deutschland und Europa erhöht der Kanzler durch seine Entscheidungen, die fossile Abhängigkeit Europas. Das ist nicht nur schlecht fürs Klima, das ist auch sicherheitspolitisch falsch. 2/3
February 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Bei Sicherheit, aber auch bei Digitalisierung und bei Energie. Doch in Deutschland und Europa erhöht der Kanzler durch seine Entscheidungen, die fossile Abhängigkeit Europas. Das ist nicht nur schlecht fürs Klima, das ist auch sicherheitspolitisch falsch. 2/3
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#TaxTheRich we need more common sense, common like in commons. AI enterprises base their profits on common knowledge, public infrastructure & destroying common wealth (climate, water consumption, causing pollution through mining…) not paying back. That’s backlash in early Industrial Revolution.
650 billion this year?
In the midst of a climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction, it should be the bare minimum of responsibility to build data centers climate-neutral. This applies not only to their operation, of course, but also to their construction.
www.faz.net/aktuell/wirt...
In the midst of a climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction, it should be the bare minimum of responsibility to build data centers climate-neutral. This applies not only to their operation, of course, but also to their construction.
www.faz.net/aktuell/wirt...
Google, Meta und die 650 Milliarden Dollar KI-Wette
Die vier großen US-Techkonzerne wollen in diesem Jahr 650 Milliarden Dollar in KI-Rechenzentren investieren. Hat es ähnlich hohe Infrastrukturinvestitionen schon mal gegeben? Eine Spurensuche.
www.faz.net
February 14, 2026 at 7:11 AM
#TaxTheRich we need more common sense, common like in commons. AI enterprises base their profits on common knowledge, public infrastructure & destroying common wealth (climate, water consumption, causing pollution through mining…) not paying back. That’s backlash in early Industrial Revolution.
650 billion this year?
In the midst of a climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction, it should be the bare minimum of responsibility to build data centers climate-neutral. This applies not only to their operation, of course, but also to their construction.
www.faz.net/aktuell/wirt...
In the midst of a climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction, it should be the bare minimum of responsibility to build data centers climate-neutral. This applies not only to their operation, of course, but also to their construction.
www.faz.net/aktuell/wirt...
Google, Meta und die 650 Milliarden Dollar KI-Wette
Die vier großen US-Techkonzerne wollen in diesem Jahr 650 Milliarden Dollar in KI-Rechenzentren investieren. Hat es ähnlich hohe Infrastrukturinvestitionen schon mal gegeben? Eine Spurensuche.
www.faz.net
February 14, 2026 at 6:48 AM
650 billion this year?
In the midst of a climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction, it should be the bare minimum of responsibility to build data centers climate-neutral. This applies not only to their operation, of course, but also to their construction.
www.faz.net/aktuell/wirt...
In the midst of a climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction, it should be the bare minimum of responsibility to build data centers climate-neutral. This applies not only to their operation, of course, but also to their construction.
www.faz.net/aktuell/wirt...
Reposted by Michael Burchert
I think what people miss is that straw panels are so much more modern and efficient (in operation and production) already than most high emission - standard building methods👋
www.strotec.nl
www.strotec.nl
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
I think what people miss is that straw panels are so much more modern and efficient (in operation and production) already than most high emission - standard building methods👋
www.strotec.nl
www.strotec.nl
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Madness in the world is peaking again.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Madness in the world is peaking again.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Now, a study from University of East London looks at ways to restore some of the "sponginess" the city has lost, protecting vulnerable homes & businesses.
share.google/2iw1I5qDkKA7...
share.google/2iw1I5qDkKA7...
February 13, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Now, a study from University of East London looks at ways to restore some of the "sponginess" the city has lost, protecting vulnerable homes & businesses.
share.google/2iw1I5qDkKA7...
share.google/2iw1I5qDkKA7...
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Ineffcient straw building is fun as well though. I bet you cannot waste time better than doing this with friends and family.
February 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Ineffcient straw building is fun as well though. I bet you cannot waste time better than doing this with friends and family.
I think what people miss is that straw panels are so much more modern and efficient (in operation and production) already than most high emission - standard building methods👋
www.strotec.nl
www.strotec.nl
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
I think what people miss is that straw panels are so much more modern and efficient (in operation and production) already than most high emission - standard building methods👋
www.strotec.nl
www.strotec.nl
Madness in the world is peaking again.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Madness in the world is peaking again.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
Time for something real. Photosynthesis. Boring?
It takes 100-200 billion tons of carbon annually and turns it into approximately 450 billion tons of biomass.
Renewable. Enough for everyone to eat + live on. If you don't burn it, also sustainable.
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Roses are red,
violets are blue,
love should be clean
and your heating should too. ♥️
In a world of short-term flings with fossil fuels, maybe it’s time to commit to a long-term, low-carbon relationship.
This Valentine’s, we’re celebrating the ultimate green flag. 💚
violets are blue,
love should be clean
and your heating should too. ♥️
In a world of short-term flings with fossil fuels, maybe it’s time to commit to a long-term, low-carbon relationship.
This Valentine’s, we’re celebrating the ultimate green flag. 💚
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Roses are red,
violets are blue,
love should be clean
and your heating should too. ♥️
In a world of short-term flings with fossil fuels, maybe it’s time to commit to a long-term, low-carbon relationship.
This Valentine’s, we’re celebrating the ultimate green flag. 💚
violets are blue,
love should be clean
and your heating should too. ♥️
In a world of short-term flings with fossil fuels, maybe it’s time to commit to a long-term, low-carbon relationship.
This Valentine’s, we’re celebrating the ultimate green flag. 💚
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Who owns climate knowledge? It is privatized increasingly. Dangerous development:
"It is a struggle over who gets to know, in detail, how #climate risks are distributed and changing—and therefore who gets to prepare, to profit, and to decide."
"It is a struggle over who gets to know, in detail, how #climate risks are distributed and changing—and therefore who gets to prepare, to profit, and to decide."
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Who owns climate knowledge? It is privatized increasingly. Dangerous development:
"It is a struggle over who gets to know, in detail, how #climate risks are distributed and changing—and therefore who gets to prepare, to profit, and to decide."
"It is a struggle over who gets to know, in detail, how #climate risks are distributed and changing—and therefore who gets to prepare, to profit, and to decide."
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Try to do this without timber, straw, hemp, earth.
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
January 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Try to do this without timber, straw, hemp, earth.
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
bump
We’re at the point where we need to regulate, by whatever means possible, that all new builds and renovations of *everything* need to be net-zero emitting or on their way there through learning.
February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
bump
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Guys, let's be honest.
What is left over for new construction is basically the timber, straw, earth - realm + reuse of components, using existing buildings as foundations.
There are like 5 people openly saying + practicing this. Give them all the support you can.
Remember: bsky IS a retweet game.
What is left over for new construction is basically the timber, straw, earth - realm + reuse of components, using existing buildings as foundations.
There are like 5 people openly saying + practicing this. Give them all the support you can.
Remember: bsky IS a retweet game.
December 22, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Guys, let's be honest.
What is left over for new construction is basically the timber, straw, earth - realm + reuse of components, using existing buildings as foundations.
There are like 5 people openly saying + practicing this. Give them all the support you can.
Remember: bsky IS a retweet game.
What is left over for new construction is basically the timber, straw, earth - realm + reuse of components, using existing buildings as foundations.
There are like 5 people openly saying + practicing this. Give them all the support you can.
Remember: bsky IS a retweet game.
Reposted by Michael Burchert
I'm partial to ignoring NDCs and SSPs.
The derivative of global annual emissions seems like a more honest metric.
Dorling's book Slowdown has phase diagrams that plot the emission series with absolute change. It's leaning in the wrong direction atm.
The derivative of global annual emissions seems like a more honest metric.
Dorling's book Slowdown has phase diagrams that plot the emission series with absolute change. It's leaning in the wrong direction atm.
February 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I'm partial to ignoring NDCs and SSPs.
The derivative of global annual emissions seems like a more honest metric.
Dorling's book Slowdown has phase diagrams that plot the emission series with absolute change. It's leaning in the wrong direction atm.
The derivative of global annual emissions seems like a more honest metric.
Dorling's book Slowdown has phase diagrams that plot the emission series with absolute change. It's leaning in the wrong direction atm.
Reposted by Michael Burchert
From a garden office in Sheffield to a market cold room in Kenya, straw applied in very different contexts.
theconversation.com/why-im-build...
#construction #strawbuilding #biobasedmaterials #embodiedcarbon #bioeconomy
theconversation.com/why-im-build...
#construction #strawbuilding #biobasedmaterials #embodiedcarbon #bioeconomy
Why I’m building an office out of straw
Straw bales are a cheap building materials and they are great for insulation.
theconversation.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:45 AM
From a garden office in Sheffield to a market cold room in Kenya, straw applied in very different contexts.
theconversation.com/why-im-build...
#construction #strawbuilding #biobasedmaterials #embodiedcarbon #bioeconomy
theconversation.com/why-im-build...
#construction #strawbuilding #biobasedmaterials #embodiedcarbon #bioeconomy
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While others are stepping back on climate, Project Drawdown is stepping up!
We’re proud to announce the Climate Science Serving America Fellowship to support U.S.-based Ph.D.-level scientists & engineers focused on climate solutions for the public good.
drawdown.org/news/project...
We’re proud to announce the Climate Science Serving America Fellowship to support U.S.-based Ph.D.-level scientists & engineers focused on climate solutions for the public good.
drawdown.org/news/project...
Project Drawdown launches Climate Science Serving America Fellowship to support scientists working in the public good
Fellowship seeks early- to mid-career researchers based in America who are committed to science and public expertise
drawdown.org
February 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM
While others are stepping back on climate, Project Drawdown is stepping up!
We’re proud to announce the Climate Science Serving America Fellowship to support U.S.-based Ph.D.-level scientists & engineers focused on climate solutions for the public good.
drawdown.org/news/project...
We’re proud to announce the Climate Science Serving America Fellowship to support U.S.-based Ph.D.-level scientists & engineers focused on climate solutions for the public good.
drawdown.org/news/project...
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You want more? OK.
We have this sample in the office since 2018. Yes construction transformation is that slow. All these climate neutral stuff is held back by the system we made.
We have this sample in the office since 2018. Yes construction transformation is that slow. All these climate neutral stuff is held back by the system we made.
March 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
You want more? OK.
We have this sample in the office since 2018. Yes construction transformation is that slow. All these climate neutral stuff is held back by the system we made.
We have this sample in the office since 2018. Yes construction transformation is that slow. All these climate neutral stuff is held back by the system we made.
Does it activate you or is this a form of entertainment?
At the same time 'Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK'...
At the same time 'Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK'...
‘Point-of-no-return’: Lock-in of a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, warn scientists
- Continued global heating could set an irreversible course by triggering tipping points, but the public and politicians are largely unaware
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Continued global heating could set an irreversible course by triggering tipping points, but the public and politicians are largely unaware
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say
Continued global heating could set irreversible course by triggering climate tipping points, but most people unaware
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Does it activate you or is this a form of entertainment?
At the same time 'Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK'...
At the same time 'Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK'...
Reposted by Michael Burchert
We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps, write @jasonhickel.bsky.social and @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social
- democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps | Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis
Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp, say Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM
We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps, write @jasonhickel.bsky.social and @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social
- democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I have been inherited this rather unattractive wall model of a building with typical German double-layered masonry. It has aerated concrete on it. I think you know that I don't usually like that very much. 😏
I'm going to remove it. Do you have any ideas for a climate-cool replacement?
I'm going to remove it. Do you have any ideas for a climate-cool replacement?
February 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I have been inherited this rather unattractive wall model of a building with typical German double-layered masonry. It has aerated concrete on it. I think you know that I don't usually like that very much. 😏
I'm going to remove it. Do you have any ideas for a climate-cool replacement?
I'm going to remove it. Do you have any ideas for a climate-cool replacement?
Reposted by Michael Burchert
Es gibt in Deutschland:
🌾5-geschossiges Strohhaus✅
🌾Zulassung✅
🌾Baustrohballen✅
🌾Einblasstroh✅
🌾Strohbauplatten✅
🌾Strohwärmedämmverbundsystem✅
🌾Strohbaurichtlinie fasba.de✅
🌾Stroh-Dorf✅
🌾genug Stroh✅
🌾Weiterbildung✅
🌾Förderung von CO2-Senken❌
🌾5-geschossiges Strohhaus✅
🌾Zulassung✅
🌾Baustrohballen✅
🌾Einblasstroh✅
🌾Strohbauplatten✅
🌾Strohwärmedämmverbundsystem✅
🌾Strohbaurichtlinie fasba.de✅
🌾Stroh-Dorf✅
🌾genug Stroh✅
🌾Weiterbildung✅
🌾Förderung von CO2-Senken❌
November 3, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Es gibt in Deutschland:
🌾5-geschossiges Strohhaus✅
🌾Zulassung✅
🌾Baustrohballen✅
🌾Einblasstroh✅
🌾Strohbauplatten✅
🌾Strohwärmedämmverbundsystem✅
🌾Strohbaurichtlinie fasba.de✅
🌾Stroh-Dorf✅
🌾genug Stroh✅
🌾Weiterbildung✅
🌾Förderung von CO2-Senken❌
🌾5-geschossiges Strohhaus✅
🌾Zulassung✅
🌾Baustrohballen✅
🌾Einblasstroh✅
🌾Strohbauplatten✅
🌾Strohwärmedämmverbundsystem✅
🌾Strohbaurichtlinie fasba.de✅
🌾Stroh-Dorf✅
🌾genug Stroh✅
🌾Weiterbildung✅
🌾Förderung von CO2-Senken❌
Reposted by Michael Burchert
NACHWACHSENDER BRUTALISMUS
Lasst uns das endlich machen. Hier werden z.B. Wohnungen im Bestand gefunden, regenerativ.
Bau muss nicht Scheiße sein. #BaukeinenScheiss
#stroh #holz #lehm #bambus #Bauwende #Architektur
Fotos: Atelier Schmidt: www.atelierschmidt.ch/complemedis-...
Lasst uns das endlich machen. Hier werden z.B. Wohnungen im Bestand gefunden, regenerativ.
Bau muss nicht Scheiße sein. #BaukeinenScheiss
#stroh #holz #lehm #bambus #Bauwende #Architektur
Fotos: Atelier Schmidt: www.atelierschmidt.ch/complemedis-...
January 22, 2024 at 10:25 AM
NACHWACHSENDER BRUTALISMUS
Lasst uns das endlich machen. Hier werden z.B. Wohnungen im Bestand gefunden, regenerativ.
Bau muss nicht Scheiße sein. #BaukeinenScheiss
#stroh #holz #lehm #bambus #Bauwende #Architektur
Fotos: Atelier Schmidt: www.atelierschmidt.ch/complemedis-...
Lasst uns das endlich machen. Hier werden z.B. Wohnungen im Bestand gefunden, regenerativ.
Bau muss nicht Scheiße sein. #BaukeinenScheiss
#stroh #holz #lehm #bambus #Bauwende #Architektur
Fotos: Atelier Schmidt: www.atelierschmidt.ch/complemedis-...