Why a green building revolution isn’t taking off

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MALAYSIA has set a clear and ambitious target for a sustainable future: net-zero emissions by 2050. The construction sector can help or hinder this ambition.

While showcase projects prove that high-performance green buildings are technologically feasible, their widespread adoption across the country is being hampered by a series of significant and interconnected challenges. For the nation to succeed in “greening” construction, it must first confront the stubborn obstacles of cost, skills, and awareness that are slowing the transition.