When it comes to improving the way buildings operate, retrofitting could be a crucial tool in the years ahead.
Whether it's a creaky old house or a brand new, state of the art office block, the buildings we live and work in have a big impact on the environment.
It's within this context that architects, designers and lawmakers are undertaking efforts to try to boost the sustainability of the built environment. The U.K., for example, is home to many in-use buildings that are over 100 years old. While these structures can be aesthetically striking, they can often be troubled by a raft of issues, from poor insulation and sub-standard ventilation to high maintenance costs.
"Definitely, retrofit is the way forward," Cristina Gamboa, CEO of the World Green Building Council, told CNBC's "Sustainable Energy."
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