Construction Digital Magazine December 2021 | Page 117

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Establish and implement an ambitious energy code for buildings
Building codes regulating the energy performance of new and existing buildings are a powerful way to address future emissions growth related to both operational and embodied emissions . They are a key regulatory measure for decarbonising the building sector . A good building code allows for locally adapted designs that offer an opportunity for countries to valorise local materials and climate knowledge .

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