WHY
Zero Emissions Buildings Matter?
WHAT
is a Zero Emissions Building?
HOW
do We Build for Zero Emissions?
Operational Emissions
Operational CO₂ emissions derive primarily from building energy consumption including for heating, cooling and other energy requirements, with costs for improving energy efficiency offset by lower operational costs.
Embodied Emissions
Embodied CO₂ emissions are associated with the production, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of the construction materials across the building lifecycle.
District
Integrated district solutions harness synergies between buildings and within communities to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions at the urban scale.
Standards
ZEB standards provide guidance and targets for the planning, design and construction of buildings and districts in accordance with national net-zero goals.
Certifications
Building certifications provide frameworks to assess and optimize the environmental performance and reduce CO2 emissions across the building lifecycle.
Guidance
Advice and tools for building professionals and authorities for the planning, design, operation and assessment of buildings and districts in accordance with ZEB policies and standards
Incentives
Incentives for investment in ZEB-compliant buildings and districts are critical for the adoption of ZEB standards and for achieving net-zero goals.