Climate change is a hot button issue across many industries. Today, approximately 30% of global greenhouse gases emitted can be traced back to the built environment, presenting a major opportunity to mitigate climate change. The construction industry has welcomed this challenge and has been making great strides to ensure that buildings are not only energy-efficient, but also capable of self-generating the remaining energy needed to power their buildings. But once this has been achieved, what's next for this trend? Brent Trenga, Building Technology Director for Kingspan Insulated Panels, North America, believes that the future of modern construction lies in 'energy positive' buildings.

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