The construction sector is one of the biggest global greenhouse gas emitters. As we strive for a global transition to net-zero, it is imperative that the industry drastically reduces the carbon footprint of new construction, infrastructure, and buildings. At the same time, the sector must meet the increasing demand for homes, a demand projected to grow by 42% by 2030. This dual challenge adds an urgent dimension to the necessity to minimise adding new material to the building mass and optimising the use of our existing buildings. And the time is now!
Drawing on experiences and lessons from the Nordic countries, five experts each offer their view on how we, as a global community, can transition from words and knowledge to tangible actions tailored to the specific local conditions in which we operate:
- Signe Wenneberg, climate activist, speaker, author and journalist, Denmark.
- Louise Heebøll, architect MAA, founder and owner of Louise Heebøll ApS, founder of the association Del Hus and V!GØR.
- Peter Ullstad, architect, founder of Codesign, Sweden.
- Pasi Aalto, Centre Director NTNU Wood, Department of Architecture and Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
- Anna Denell, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vasakronan, Chairwoman of “Håll Nollan” (Zero Accidents in the Construction Industry), advisory board member of Mistra Carbon Exit, LFM30 and Fria Byggakademien.
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