News Housing Unit Contruction for Sustainable and Engery Efficient Housing Stock
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Growth rates differ by region
The environmental sustainability of housing stock depends on various specific factors such as energy and other resource conservation, thermal insulation, cutting carbon emissions, and durability. These sustainability criteria are translated into ESG guidelines by real estate investors, project developers, and industry associations as well as their stakeholders. Above all, focusing on building a targeted and steady supply of new homes serves to optimize the respective portfolios and the stock of housing in general. However, the pace of growth varies greatly by country and region. Looking forward, this differentiation is becoming increasingly important for assessing locations and allocating investments with a view to more strongly weighting sustainability criteria. This study quantifies the various developments, drivers, and possibilities for ensuring sustainable and energy-efficient housing stock.