Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions in the Building Industry

Towards Net Zero in the Building Industry looks at the contributions that the building and construction industry can (and must) make to help achieve net zero carbon emissions. The building industry accounts for close to 40% of global emissions and this book brings together a global group of contribu...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sayigh, Ali (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Innovative Renewable Energy
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Towards Net Zero in the Building Industry looks at the contributions that the building and construction industry can (and must) make to help achieve net zero carbon emissions. The building industry accounts for close to 40% of global emissions and this book brings together a global group of contributors from 15 countries to examine ways in which the industry can help with overall CO2 reduction. Coverage includes factors such as building design strategy, materials selection, use of local materials with a low carbon imprint, renewable energy use, energy conservation, greenery and appropriate aesthetics, building size and scale, climate suitability, building functionality and comfort, material recycling, and adoption of green policies. Highlights methods to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the building industry; Offers a global perspective with contributions from 15 countries; Includes case studies. Chapter 6 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com
Physical Description:VIII, 437 p. 316 illus., 297 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783031152184