Training, the essential link in the innovation chain Training plays a key role in combating resistance to the adoption of sustainable practices. Strongly committed to the emergence of more innovative architecture, Professor Feng Deng, who practices in China, advocates educating professionals and students about the issues surrounding sustainable construction. “One of the main challenges facing the building sector in Asia is the transformation of traditional design and construction concepts. Many industry professionals and developers are still bound by traditional concepts, even though these practices often neglect resource conservation and recycling, resulting in high energy and material consumption that is incompatible with our new standards. In addition, many traditional buildings may not provide a sufficiently healthy environment to fully meet the evolving expectations in terms of quality of life and health. Yet there are many sustainable alternatives for construction. All they need is an incentive-based regulatory policy and an educational campaign to raise awareness among professionals and architects before they can take off. It’s crucial to change mindsets by educating professionals and students about the challenges of sustainable construction.” READ the full interview in Constructing a sustainable future POINT OF VIEW 80
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