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The building industry has a carbon problem. According to the 2024–2025 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction by UNEP / GlobalABC, the building and construction sector accounts for about 34% of global CO₂ emissions and roughly 32% of energy use. These numbers can feel like a daunting challenge, but challenges can be opportunities for innovation.

With buildings generating nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, the industry is under increasing pressure to significantly reduce its environmental impact. Adaptive reuse offers an immediate solution to lower these emissions by repurposing buildings that are currently standing. Many clients seek to build responsibly, and by extending the life of existing structures, we move closer to a future with a more vibrant and sustainably occupied building stock.