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Can the Netherlands lead the construction industry towards net zero?
The UN has warned that energy use in the construction sector is at an all time high. While architects and developers juggle housing demands with attempts to turn a profit, the industry is falling behind in the race to net zero. But could sustainable building practices pave the way to a more climate-conscious future? The FT’s Leyla Boutlon meets the Dutch architects pioneering the development of greener buildings.
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