🏠 Resource efficient construction

Lightweighting, frugal design and lifetime extension of bearing elements Reduction in construction losses Local construction materials Energy-efficient appliances and use Lower room temperature and smart metering Saving: 3.45 Gt emissions and 4.05 Gt material use

🏠 Natural housing solutions

Green roofs Passive houses Produce own renewable energy Saving: 6.47 Gt emissions and 3.07 Gt material use

🏠 Reducing floor space

Less living space Reduce the need for real estate activities by increasing occupancy of residential (Co-housing) and non-residential buildings (Multi-functional space) Limit residential stock expansion Saving: 3.16 Gt emissions and 8.38 Gt material use

🏠 Increase housing durability

Refurbishment and renovation of residential and commercial buildings (e.g. passive house standard including reduction in overall energy demand). This could lead to displacement of new construction. Saving: 2.15 Gt emissions and 5.28 Gt material use

🏠 Circular construction materials

Construction materials with recycled content Diversion of construction and demolition waste Saving: 1.14 Gt emissions and 3.55 Gt material use

🏠 Resource efficient housing

Hang-drying clothing Hot water saving Smart metering Better thermal insulation Lower room temperature Saving: 1.96 Gt emissions and 0.79 material use