Author:

Dr. Susanne Reiff, to the point communication

Publisher:

Connective Cities

Description:

Demand for living space is growing around the world, particularly within cities, which makes the construction industry a major sector in every economy. However, producing and processing raw materials for construction are significant contributors to environmental damage and carbon emissions. The construction sector also uses a lot of energy (sometimes known as “grey energy”) not only when producing construction materials and during the building phase itself, but also while the building is operated for heating, cooling and electricity use. Organic materials such as wood and bamboo could play a vital role in decarbonising the construction industry.

More than 30 representatives of municipalities, academia, business and civil society gathered at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research from 13 to 15 November 2023 for an event hosted by Connective Cities and the city of Potsdam to share ideas and experiences about the transformation to climate-friendly construction. They presented their experiences from Bhutan, Germany, Indonesia, Nepal, South Africa and Tanzania, and developed ideas for specific local projects. While in Potsdam they visited examples of good practice, such as a wood-built nursery school and the construction site of a pavilion which is being built with organic and recycled materials.

This documentation provides insights into the conference content and results.

Further impressions can also be found on the conference website "Climate-friendly construction with organic and recycled materials"

Language:

English

Page count:

7

Copyright:

Connective Cities