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The International Energy Agency (“IEA”) reported:“[t]he buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of final energy use and 39% of energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2018, 11% of which resulted from manufacturing building materials and products such as steel, cement, and glass.”

Look at this beautiful structure in southwest Mexico built from discarded materials! It was quick to build and better for the environment. The architects used local materials which reduced shipping and were safer. This saved money and reduced fuel consumption and CO2release from burning fuel in transporting building materials. Most of the areas are open air and enclosed areas use reed screens for privacy. HOW COOL IS THIS?!?!

Sources:

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/casa-volta-luxurious-villa-surprising-material/https://www.iea.org/reports/global-status-report-for-buildings-and-construction-2019

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