Net-Zero in Brazilian buildings

Download the Mitsidi/iCS Net-Zero Report to Learn About This New Sector

Internationally, it is recognized that Net-Zero buildings are at the forefront of development in the sustainable construction sector and will be essential to guide the industry's evolution toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst impacts of climate change. European countries already have legislation requiring new buildings to become Net-Zero in the coming years, and programs such as the Living Building Challenge are demonstrating construction and operation within the strictest limits. The World Green Building Council, through local GBCs, is leading efforts to develop and implement Net-Zero certifications in various countries worldwide to challenge leaders in construction sustainability.

To begin the process of developing a Net-Zero certification for Brazil, GBC Brasil convened a Net-Zero committee to start discussions and develop key parameters for an eventual certification. To inform the committee and guide the conversations, Mitsidi was hired by the Instituto Clima e Sociedade (iCS) to develop a report on low-carbon buildings in Brazil.Net-Zero committee

In this report, we consider issues such as:

• Greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector and how they can be reduced;

• Energy consumption in buildings and effective public policy strategies;

• International references for Net-Zero buildings;

• Practical strategies to achieve Net-Zero in Brazilian buildings of different typologies;

• Case studies;

• Recommendations for creating a Net-Zero certification.

Download the report and contact our team via our website to learn more about the project.