Around the World, These Building Solutions Keep Things Local
The construction industry is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, with 34 percent of the world's emissions attributed to it. To address this issue, designers are exploring sustainable building solutions that utilize local materials and practices. By keeping it local, architects and engineers can create buildings that not only reduce carbon emissions but also provide affordable and high-quality housing solutions.
- ▪The construction industry is responsible for 34 percent of the world's carbon emissions.
- ▪Innovative architects are exploring building techniques and materials that can create sustainable places to live.
- ▪The concept of embodied carbon dictates that the most sustainable architecture is built from its surroundings.
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| Publication time | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:25:06 +0000 |
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Elizabeth FazzareThe Big StoryJun 16, 2026 11:25 AMAround the World, These Building Solutions Keep Things LocalDesigners are finding sustainable building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations alike.Illustration: Ibrahim RayintakathCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyIt is an oft-quoted—and always alarming—statistic that 34 percent of the world’s carbon emissions are caused by the construction industry, with a significant portion borne specifically from the production of concrete required to erect a standard structure today.
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