In comparison to reinforced concrete and solid stone construction methods, the study states, for example: The study 'Graue Energie im Ordnungsrecht/ Förderung' (Grey Energy in Regulatory Law/ Funding) by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) shows that materials made of wood can reduce up to 60% of CO 2 emissions from buildings in the grey energy sector. This is undoubtedly important and a lot of energy can be saved here.īut it is also worth taking a look at where the building materials come from and how production takes place.
When we refer to the energy consumption of buildings, we often only mean the savings potential during use.
