Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow: Innovations in Green Construction

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The buildings and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, contributing a staggering 37% of global emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Additionally, buildings account for over 34% of the world’s energy consumption.
While buildings themselves do not consume energy, significant energy is used to support various functions such as housing and business operations. Given the environmental impact of construction, it is essential to pursue effective solutions to mitigate these effects.
One promising solution is the adoption of green building practices, which aim to transform buildings into valuable assets with significantly reduced ecological footprints. This paradigm shift requires a comprehensive approach that considers the entire construction process, including materials and overall environmental impact.
The Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiency (EDGE) program, developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, seeks to promote resource-efficient buildings in emerging markets. EDGE provides free software, a green building standard, and an international certification system for green buildings.
This program helps developers and builders identify cost-effective strategies to reduce energy and water usage, as well as embodied carbon in materials. EDGE Experts assist project teams in integrating these strategies into their designs to ensure resource efficiency in line with EDGE standards. To achieve certification, projects must demonstrate a minimum projected reduction of 20% in energy use, water use, and embodied carbon compared to standard local buildings, with strategies verified by an EDGE Auditor and certified by Green Building Certification Inc.
Laser Property Services (LASER) has adopted EDGE Expert Services as part of its offerings to assist developers in meeting the growing demand for sustainable building solutions, aligning with the company’s sustainability agenda.
The certification process for green buildings encompasses several key activities. Beyond reducing energy consumption, green building technology offers numerous advantages, including improved health and well-being for occupants, increased productivity, higher asking rents and property values, elevated occupancy rates, and enhanced resource efficiency.
Moreover, green building is recognized as a vital strategy for addressing climate change, significantly mitigating greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuel consumption and land use changes.