06 Although almost 9 out of 10 respondents claim to be familiar with the concept of sustainable construction, their understanding of it still seems limited to green construction, and less focused on the well-being of occupants. Environmental protection is perceived as the most important objective of sustainable construction, in every region around the world. Only 1 respondent in 10 links it to the health of inhabitants, even though its definition combines performance and sustainability: “throughout its life cycle, sustainable construction contributes positively to people’s health and well-being, has a reduced environmental footprint, and delivers superior economic value and quality.” SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION, A CONCEPT MAINLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT What do you think should be the main goal of sustainable construction? DISCOVER the full results of the 2024 Sustainable Construction Barometer (1) The Sustainable Construction Barometer 2024 took place between December 11, 2023 and January 31, 2024, with a sample of 1,760 respondents aged 18 and over, from 22 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam. Environmental protection 35% (+3)(1) The fight against climate change 23% (–4)(1) Energy savings 16% (–4)(1) Reduced costs over the lifecycle of the building 11% New Occupant health 10% (–1)(1) The resistance of buildings to climate hazards 5% New Base: all respondents – One answer allowed Each year, the Sustainable Construction Observatory produces a Worldwide Barometer to take the pulse of sustainable construction in the real world: perceptions, barriers and progress levers, anticipated solutions, the most active stakeholders, and so on. It allows us to measure progress and identify action areas in which to focus our collective efforts. The 2nd edition of this international survey was conducted by the CSA Institute(1). Discover the key findings. BAROMETER (1) Evolution calculated on the basis of the 9 countries common to the two survey editions (2023 and 2024)
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