To achieve those goals buildings must: GOAL 1: consume less and use less carbon-based energy - 30% reduction of energy demand - A fossil fuel exit strategy - Systematise the use of renewable heat GOAL 2: a gradual transition to low-carbon buildings, relying on the diversity of building methods and a mix of materials must happen - Encouraging carbon storage through dynamic life cycle assessment - An increased use of wood and biobased materials - More mixed materials: a transformation of the way we build - A gradual transition, to reduce emissions from the construction sector by over 30% GOAL 3: construction of more comfortable buildings in case of hot weather must be generalised. The outline of this document builds on existing low carbon French policy and underlines the need for a holistic approach. The pathway to building decarbonisation requires a multi-criteria and global approach, ensuring two critical levers for sector decarbonisation are activated: circular economy and renovation. Read more here.
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