Reinventing buildings
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- from Shaastra :: vol 05 issue 02 :: Feb 2026
Digital tools, new materials, and circular economics are reshaping the built environment.
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Buildings are a symbol of progress and power. They also account for about one-third of global energy-related carbon emissions. In many geographies, the sector faces persistent labour shortages and rising costs. Technology has improved. However, efficiency gains have slowed, while demand continues to grow. This has created pressure across the whole building lifecycle: from materials and construction to operation and end of life.
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