The building sector plays a significant role in global energy consumption, accounting for approximately 30-40% of total energy use. This includes both energy consumed during the construction process and energy used for heating, cooling, and powering buildings.
The building sector's energy consumption is driven by factors such as building materials, energy-efficient technologies, and the operational demands of buildings. Efforts to reduce energy consumption in buildings can help lower global energy use and contribute to sustainability.
Other sectors like transportation and industrial processes also contribute to global energy consumption, but the building sector remains one of the largest contributors.