郝月

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Carolina Harrysson

Head of Culture & Press, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing

For my chance to speak 60 seconds about Architecture, I would like to talk about an idea that is not exactly new, but is a theme that's much discussed and studied in Norway and is continuously developing. That is  sustainable, or  low energy architecture.

It is estimated that 40% of the world's energy consumption is used within the building sector. And the building sector stands for about 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, which is more than all cars and airplanes worldwide omit together. This means that there's big potential for saving energy within the building sector. 

The materials used, to which degree they are recycled, facility operations and, not the least, heating and cooling are important factors. For instance, in Norway, 60% of the energy used in residential houses is for heating and cooling.

So there are many opportunities for architects to find new and sustainable solutions for modern buildings.

Some might say that to ensure that a building is sustainable, it is enough to build a beautiful house that can stand for a long time. But nowadays there are many beautiful buildings, that also don't consume any energy. Some even create energy. Also, a lot of people residing in buildings that are built according to low energy building principles, reported that the natural regulation of heat and humidity creates a very healthy and comfortable indoor climate.

Sustainable and green architecture might have an influence on the aesthetics, but this should not be considered as a problem – rather a creative opportunity.□

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