Due to the harmful effects of climate change in recent years, the United Nations has established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It is the governing institution when it comes to assessing and providing lawmakers with regular scientific evaluations on the implications and subsequent risks of climate change and how to mitigate these effects effectively.

Recently, the IPCC reported that a rapid environmental transition in construction, energy, and transport is required to meet the target global reduction objective. Commercial and residential facilities account for around 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Choosing a more sustainable building these structures can significantly help reduce our carbon impact.

Furthermore, it's not just the government that is taking notice (...)

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