This report was authored by building performance platform Cove.tool and published in April 2021. The challenges of reducing carbon emissions in the building industry requires a multi-pronged effort on the part of owners to drive demand, architects to design for the demand, and contractors to execute design in a climate-conscious manner. But today data-driven workflows and analytical tools make it easier for buildings to account for sustainability concerns, with powerful digital tools that provide in-depth analyses of a project for its entire lifecycle, and tools that provide quick metrics and graphical representations of information to drive client discussions and design decision-making. External stakeholders like global organizations, advocacy groups, and governments can push for greater efforts and collaboration between owners, contractors and architects to create a sustainable and carbon-conscious building industry in the future.
Key words: Architecture/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blade/Edge Technology, Cloud & Data Analytics, Connected Home, Controls/Sensors, Employee Productivity, Energy Management, Fiber Optics