Urban buildings, more specifically, can consume vast amounts of energy throughout their entire life-cycle – from construction to demolition. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), buildings in the U.S. are responsible for 39% of primary energy consumption and account for 72% of all electricity consumed domestically. Designing energy-efficient buildings in cities has never been more important.
Read more in New Cities Foundation
(Visited 97 times, 1 visits today)
