Chinese cities, including Shanghai, are pursuing low- and zero-carbon buildings, experimenting with renewable power resources like sun and wind. Photo by Talia Rubnitz/WRI

“Back in the good old days, the construction industry had to worry about a few keys things: Will it stand up, is it functional and does it look nice? Not so anymore.

Chinese cities, including Shanghai, are pursuing low- and zero-carbon buildings, experimenting with renewable power resources like sun and wind. Photo by Talia Rubnitz/WRI

“Back in the good old days, the construction industry had to worry about a few keys things: Will it stand up, is it functional and does it look nice? Not so anymore.

As cities rapidly expand and new buildings are constructed, it’s time for cities to focus on building efficiency. The newly expanded Building Efficiency Accelerator helps cities accomplish this goal. Photo by BORIS G/Flickr

TheCityFix is covering cities at COP21.

As cities rapidly expand and new buildings are constructed, it’s time for cities to focus on building efficiency. The newly expanded Building Efficiency Accelerator helps cities accomplish this goal. Photo by BORIS G/Flickr

TheCityFix is covering cities at COP21.