WHY THIS MAGAZINE? Constructing a sustainable future is far more than just a magazine. It is the starting point for a conversation we want to have with everyone involved in construction, all around the world. That conversation is necessary because the construction sector, which accounts for the use of 50% of our natural resources and 37% of CO2 emissions, is at the intersection of the great challenges of our time. The challenge of the increasing scarcity of resources, climate change, the energy crisis, and the acceleration of urbanization and population growth. So, it is our firm belief that constructing our future calls for sustainable construction. To achieve that, we need to take a multi-perspective look at the environmental impact of our buildings throughout their life cycles, from design to deconstruction — without forgetting how they are actually used, of course. From policymakers and industry leaders to developers, architects, urban planners, students, manufacturers and distributors of construction materials, builders, craftsmen, transporters and users, we are all responsible for building a more equitable and sustainable future. The stakes are clear, and we already have solutions. We now need to continue working, innovating, accelerating and pushing boundaries, and to do so together. Saint-Gobain We have also taken a sustainable approach to this magazine, from production to print, to minimize its environmental footprint as far as possible. Using vegetable-based ink and paper from recycled disposable coffee cups, the magazine was made by Pureprint, a pioneer in carbon-neutral printing. Cover artwork by Emily Forgot
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