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December 7, 2021
Low-Cost, High-Value Opportunities to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Buildings
The top building material categories that account for most embodied carbon in home construction include concrete, rebar, insulation, glazing, and finishes. There are proven low-embodied-carbon solutions that can be broken down into three main categories: whole-building design, one-for-one material substitution, and specification. In general, whole-building design solutions can drive the greatest embodied carbon savings along with following low-embodied-carbon best practices throughout the building design and construction process.
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The 2021 EEBA Team Zero Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Is Now Underway
The Inventory of Zero Energy Homes is the definitive metric of market growth in this housing sector. Now is the time to add your new project to the database or update your current listing.
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