Ageing building stock in developed countries: growing needs for renovation. Goal to make buildings last: by using reliable materials, that will maintain performance over time. Climate change means increasing risk of natural hazards: new buildings must be built accordingly. 

Sustainable buildings is not only about the planet, but also about taking care of the people (both occupants & people who build). As we spend 90% of our time indoors, buildings have a high effect on the health of occupants.

Construction sector is a key contributor to energy consumption and greenhouse gases emissions worldwide. Also a key contributor to resources extraction and waste generation. Footprint of buildings should be reduced during the whole lifecycle (construction, operation, deconstruction).