MEASURES FOR DECARBONISING CONSTRUCTION

Codes , designs and energy renovations are key elements in the construction decarbonisation journey

With the global population increasing by two billion by 2050 , new buildings will have an important effect on building-related energy use and emissions . In emerging markets , most buildings that will be standing in 2050 are not yet built , and most of those buildings will be in countries without mandatory building codes . The higher uptake of buildings with zero operating emissions and with very low or even negative carbon footprints of their building structure is essential to the reduction of emissions in the sector . In addition , net-zero buildings improve resilience by remaining comfortable for longer periods in the absence of mechanical cooling or heating . Here are the top 10 measures that need to be implemented according to The Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction . constructionglobal . com 107