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Energy Efficiency Through Innovative Construction Practices
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About This Trend
The construction industry is shifting towards more sustainable practices, including the use of lumber, which sequesters carbon and emits fewer emissions than concrete.Stockholm Wood City, a massive 60-acre mass timber development, plans to host 7,000 offices and 2,000 homes, setting new eco-friendly standards. Additionally, innovative solutions are reducing the environmental impact of traditional building materials.CarbonCure Technologiesstores carbon within concrete, andmycelium in fungiis being developed into bricks.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
Trend Category:
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
Timeframe: Prepare
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