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“Construction is one of the most influential sectors in shaping the future.”

For a long time, sustainability in construction has focused on environmental performance andcarbon indicators. While this approach has led to ...

What does sustainable construction mean to the next generation of architects?

Sustainable construction is about far more than reducing carbon emissions. The perspectives shared by students attending the Villa Albertine Summer ...

Water stress: a systemic approach is essential

At the OECD, Tadashi Matsumoto has been working for several years on territorial policies for climate adaptation and resilience, with a growing focus ...

“Healthy buildings are the new frontier of public health”

Why is it crucial to include health and well-being among the essential criteria for building performance? We’re starting to realize how much ...

Latin America: Experts ’ Visions

“In Latin America, sustainable construction can advance social justice.”

What levers do you consider essential to both reduce the environmental impact of buildings and strengthen social equity(1) ? I distinguish two ...