Building climate

Climate protection starts with the built environment: constructing and operating buildings accounts for 40 percent of global CO2 emissions caused by humans. This book illustrates how we can plan and build in a climate-friendly manner – from architecture to landscape architecture to urban planning. The lexicon gathers concrete tips from A for asphalt to Z for additives, aimed at supporting the industry on the path to net zero. It is written in a way that everyone can learn something – whether a layperson or a professional. Because the climate crisis concerns us all.

The paperback is not a theoretical tome or a manifesto, but rather an accessible reference work that is well-founded yet understandable. It aims to explain calmly, spark curiosity, showcase solutions, and break down barriers. The texts are kept short and concise for easy digestion. Illustrations by Joël Roth brighten the reading experience.

The handy format fits in a jacket pocket, making it always available when a client needs convincing or a contractor needs encouragement. "Building Climate" serves as a compact lexicon in design. It is an introduction for a new employee in the office. A statement during the first handshake with a client. A reminder of the importance of building for a climate-friendly future.

“The lexicon is easy to read and exciting.”
Annette Gigon, Architect and ETH Professor

“Thank you for the little green book on the big topic of ‘constructing sustainability’. Simply excellent!”
Marc Angélil, Architect, Emeritus ETH Professor, and Visiting Professor at Harvard University

“It is really well done and ideal for communicating with and sensitizing students. Compact, distilled to the essence, and beautifully illustrated. A big compliment.”
Gianrico Settembrini, Architect and Research Group Leader at HSLU

“It has turned out great! A handy book for the pocket, which I now have.”.