The Unesco Courier (2024_1): Future building. Towards a sustainable habitat

Architecture is an expression of the way we want to live. It engages our future, and is thus at the heart of contemporary issues – in particular sustainable development.

Today, the building sector accounts for 39% of global CO2 emissions. This reality highlights the need for a 'green revolution' in architecture. There are several ways to achieve this: by adapting to the climate, transforming old structures and practices, or using sustainable and non-polluting materials.