17 the use of off‑site construction. It also increases the market value of buildings by optimizing their energy efficiency and helping to limit maintenance costs. In countries where government initiatives encourage more sustainable solutions, or impose strict environmental standards, lightweight construction is chosen for its superior performance in terms of circularity (better planned and optimized consumption of resources, dismantlability, recyclability, re‑usability) and for the reduction in embodied carbon and energy it provides. Lightweight construction also reduces building site waste by using less raw material, or by taking advantage of pre‑assembled frameworks that can be manufactured and assembled more precisely off‑site. In Brumunddal, Norway, the Mjøstårnet tower is one of the tallest wooden buildings in the world (85 meters and 18 floors). It is a model for light construction, designed by Voll Arkitekter. SHARE OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION Canada 91% USA 89% Sweden 75% England 58% Germany 48% Netherlands 46% Spain 39% France 35% Italy 32% Chile 24% Brazil 24% China 20% India 10% Source: Study Ducker – September 2023
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