Cities and Urbanization

How to build smart, zero carbon buildings - and why it matters

High-rise apartments under construction can be seen in the distance behind a row of residential housing in south London, Britain, August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls - RC2MZO96C6E3

Only 3% of investment in new construction is green and efficient, locking in high emissions for decades Image: REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Clay Nesler
CEO, The Nesler Group
Khee Poh Lam
Provost’s Chair Professor, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore
Bertrand Lasternas
Associate Director - Energy Manager, National University of Singapore
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