Building better

With the accelerating pace of urbanization, net-zero buildings have become essential components of reducing emissions

- Gupta

Given that 75 per cent of the world's population will be living in urban areas by 2050, the urban infrastructure will come under increased pressure. Combine this with the rising temperatures, the challenges before municipal bodies will be immense. In this scenario, the importance of net zero buildings can hardly be overstated. As we know, net zero buildings have a zero net energy consumption, i.e., these buildings produce as much energy as they consume in a year. These buildings are designed to be more resilient and can withstand disasters such as earthquakes, blackouts or urban flooding better.

Key components of a net-zero building