What do we mean by embodied carbon?

When speaking about our built environment the phrase "embodied carbon" is increasingly being used by industry pundits. It's a term that describes the total emissions produced to create a building — from resource extraction to construction.

But what does the term mean in practice? And how is it being applied beyond the design world? Caroline Pidcock, architect and spokesperson for Architects Declare Australia is here to give us a snapshot of where things are at.