Zero Emission Building Design and Construction Guideline (EN)

The report outlines Swiss strategies for reducing construction-phase emissions in ZEBs. It stresses whole life-cycle carbon accounting, circular design, and material reuse. Swiss standards set benchmarks for embodied emissions. Design choices and early planning are crucial for achieving net-zero goals. The shift from operational to embodied emissions highlights the need for verified data and dynamic regulations.

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