Environmental considerations prevail in peoples' minds Globally, sustainable construction is mainly associated with reducing the environmental footprint (57%) and with carbon neutrality (44%). This is particularly true among students, 70% of whom see sustainable construction as a response to the climate challenge. The inherent qualities of the resistance/resilience (11%) of sustainable construction, its potential to reduce construction waste (20%) and its ability to promote the health and wellbeing of occupants (25%) remain secondary. On the other hand, the countries of the southern hemisphere look at sustainable construction from a human perspective, as they are more interested in its positive impact on the health and wellbeing of communities. Buildings with a reduced environmental footprint Buildings that improve the health and wellbeing of the occupants Buildings that aim to achieve carbon neutrality Buildings that reduce construction waste Buildings that use environmentally friendly materials Buildings that are more resistant First choice Second choice 34% 13% 24% 7% 19% 4% 57% 25% 44% 20% 39% 11% Definitions that best represent sustainable construction 80 SAINT-GOBAIN
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