Bogotá, Colombia. Photo by Rosalba Tarazona/Flickr
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (October 3, 2018) — Today, Bogotá announced a new policy for more energy-efficient construction that is expected to reduce energy and water use in new buildings by 20 percent and 30 percent, respectively, when fully implemented.
Building efficiency measures can make an enormous impact on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Brazil’s Minha Casa, Minha Vida aims to benefit low-income families, while taking care of the environment and reducing costs. Photo by Agência de Notícias do Acre/Flickr
About 3 billion people, or 40 percent of the world’s population, will need new housing by 2030.
Brazil’s Minha Casa, Minha Vida aims to benefit low-income families, while taking care of the environment and reducing costs. Photo by Agência de Notícias do Acre/Flickr
About 3 billion people, or 40 percent of the world’s population, will need new housing by 2030.
Da Nang, Vietman. Photo by Cambodia, P.l. Network
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2018)— World Resources Institute (WRI) announced a $2 million grant from the Global Environmental Facility to scale up the efforts of the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) in its second phase.
New construction in Tianjin, China. Businesses design, build, finance, own, operate, renovate and occupy most buildings in cities.
New construction in Tianjin, China. Businesses design, build, finance, own, operate, renovate and occupy most buildings in cities.
To decrease buildings-related emissions, national and local governments must collaborate to create implementable policies that work for everyone.
To decrease buildings-related emissions, national and local governments must collaborate to create implementable policies that work for everyone.
FSCI Buildings Workshop in Mexico City.