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NZ office buildings' carbon budget in the red

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New research shows the carbon footprint of the New Zealand office sector is four times higher than its carbon budget - with new builds predicted to overshoot that target by more than five times. The researchers say there is opportunity to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of new office buildings by improving their design and choosing more climate-friendly construction materials.

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conference: Building and Environment
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Organisation/s: Massey University, Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
Funder: This study was financially supported by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ).
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