The built environment is responsible for nearly 40% of the global energy and process-related CO2 emissions and is at the cornerstone of the fight against climate change.
Report “Facilitating Eco-Niwas Samhita Implementation in Affordable Housing”
The report offers insights to facilitate the adoption of Eco-Niwas Samhita for enhancing thermal comfort and energy efficiency in affordable housing projects in Ahmedabad.
A new Working Group in Indonesia to focus on decarbonising residential buildings
Early March 2020, GBPN together with its local partners decided to establish a policy advisory working group called HIDUP (meaning ‘Live’ in Bahasa Indonesia) which is a multi-lateral working group, composed of building experts from both public and private entities.
Report "Decarbonization Policies in the Buildings and Construction Sector"
“Adopting Decarbonization Policies in the Buildings and Construction Sector” provides a review of the evidence of the impact of implementing cost-effective policy measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings and construction sector.
People create change - thanks for being a part of it
As we come to the end of this extraordinary year, I want to thank everyone in the Network for their incredible work and commitment.
Launch of Pitch to Policy competition in India
Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) in partnership with Monash University and together with PS Collective is launching a competitive learning programme, Pitch to Policy (P>P). The aim of P>P competition is to improve the sustainability of Indian housing, with a focus on implementation of Energy Conservation Building Code for Residential Buildings.
Launch of “Pitch to Policy” competition in Indonesia
Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) in partnership with Monash University and together with IAI, Institute of Architects of West Java is launching a competitive learning programme, Pitch to Policy (P>P). The aim of P>P competition is to improve the sustainability of Indonesian housing, with a focus on solutions for healthy, near zero apartments.