The Grenelle de l’Environnement [the French environment initiative] and the Construction Plan in France, the Energy-Climate Package in Europe, the revision of the Kyoto Protocol, the change of policy in the United States… sustainable development and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are now at the heart of national and international policy.
According to the second report of the WBCSD*, presented in the spring of 2009, buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy use and this consumption could be reduced by 60% between now and 2050.
Whether it be renovation or new builds, energy saving in buildings is not something that can be achieved without the active participation of architects.
Given developments in regulations, technologies and the new demands of customers, how will sustainable construction and renovation evolve in the 21st century?
* World Business Council for Sustainable Development
The "French Pavilion" at Expo 2010 Shanghaï China, by Jacques Ferrier will be one of the presented projects.
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