Resource efficiency in the building sector

Resource use, efficiency and productivity of buildings
The first part of the report provides novel empirical evidence on resource use and consequent
environmental impacts from buildings and assesses the significance of the policy problems related
to resource use for sustainable buildings. In line with the contents of the Communication on
Sustainable buildings under planning at the time of implementing this part of the study in late 2012
and early 2013, this project addresses residential, public and commercial buildings, but excludes
industrial buildings.