A case for reducing emissions in building & construction

While we focus on making our homes more energy efficient through better insulation and airtightness, we often overlook the damage caused by extracting the materials used. Building materials and construction now account for 11 percent of global energy-related carbon emissions, making the way we build a significant driver of climate change.

William Mason, Master of Architecture graduate at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, makes the case on Newsroom for growing hemp and straw for use as building materials.