We need human behavioural change to decarbonize our buildings. This requirement arises from our needs, lifestyle energy choices and interactions with buildings, and is an underexploited, yet essential demand-side opportunity for rapid and sustainable decarbonization. We propose a sufficiency-oriented approach that fosters equitable building decarbonization, while maintaining planetary boundaries.
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Malik, J., Hong, T., Wei, M. et al. Prioritize energy sufficiency to decarbonize our buildings. Nat Hum Behav 8, 406–410 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01752-0
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