The building and construction sector play a critical role in both national economies and greenhouse gas emissions. With the expected future population growth and improved living standards, this role is expected to expand further.
The report provides an overview of the building and construction sector, together with the GHG emissions associated with different stages in a building's lifecycle. It also provides strategies, policies and mitigation actions for the reduction of building sector-related GHG emissions.
The aim of this volume is to provide an overview of the depth and extent of the sources of GHG emissions in the building and construction sector and, thereafter, to present methods and instruments for quantifying these GHG emissions.