Time to make a mark

摘要

Population projections suggest that 340,000 new homes are needed each year in England until 2031. Set this against the Government's targets to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and the building industry must adapt. With its high impact on our natural environment, the building sector has an obligation to reduce its carbon footprint. Almost half of all emissions (45%) in the UK are linked to construction, operation and maintenance of the built environment. As a result, the challenge today is to provide high quality, attractive homes that are also low carbon, energy and water efficient and climate resilient. Customers are also demanding buildings that are better for the environment and the climate. Indeed nearly eight out of 10 people (78%) in the UK believe that the environmentally sustainable performance of a building is important when choosing a new home.