Around the World, These Building Solutions Keep Things Local
Designers are finding sustainable building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations alike.
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Elizabeth FazzareThe Big StoryJun 16, 2026 11:25 AMAround the World, These Building Solutions Keep Things LocalDesigners are finding sustainable building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations alike.Illustration: Ibrahim RayintakathCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyIt is an oft-quoted—and always alarming—statistic that 34 percent of the world’s carbon emissions are caused by the construction industry, with a significant portion borne specifically from the production of concrete required to erect a standard structure today.
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