The Net Zero Transition

How can we reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint?

Reconstructing a fire-damaged heritage building in Johannesburg.

The construction industry needs to adopt a clear definition of what net-zero carbon means, the report says. Image: Unsplash/ Mark Potterton

Marcus Fairs
Founder and editor-in-chief, Dezeen
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