Are Carbon-Neutral Buildings Expensive?

Decarbonization of the building sector is no longer a choice but a necessity. As nations strive to curb their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, it is increasingly clear that current building standards do not go far enough to drive tangible change. Achieving climate goals requires economies to advocate measures that drive carbon neutrality while managing associated costs effectively. How would net-zero performance strategies impact building costs?

Are Carbon-Neutral Buildings Expensive?
Center for Computing and Data Sciences, Boston University / KPMB Architects + Suffolk. Image Courtesy of KPMB Architects Center for Computing and Data Sciences, Boston University / KPMB Architects + Suffolk. Image Courtesy of KPMB Architects

Decarbonization of the building sector is no longer a choice but a necessity. As nations strive to curb their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, it is increasingly clear that current building standards do not go far enough to drive tangible change. Achieving climate goals requires economies to advocate measures that drive carbon neutrality while managing associated costs effectively. How would net-zero performance strategies impact building costs?

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