Design and use of buildings are two of the most important factors in creating a sustainable society. 40% of energy consumption in the industrialised nations is attributable to buildings. People spend up to 90% of their life indoors in buildings, of which as many as 30% have an unsound indoor climate which is a contributory factor in allergy, depression etc.

Sustainable buildings of the future
The buildings of the future must therefore be conceived and built from a holistic perspective where the focus is on energy efficiency, CO2 neutrality, a sound and healthy indoor climate and architectural quality. As a people-centred concept, Active House will contribute to sustainability by balancing three parameters: