PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727859
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727859
Low-carbon buildings are structures specifically designed and constructed to minimize carbon emissions throughout their lifecycle, from design and construction to operation and demolition. These buildings focus on energy efficiency and incorporate sustainable materials, practices, and technologies that significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with energy use for heating, cooling, lighting, and other functions.
The main components of low-carbon buildings include energy-efficient materials, renewable energy systems, low-carbon HVAC systems, and green building certifications. Energy-efficient materials are designed to reduce energy consumption in buildings by improving insulation, temperature control, and decreasing the need for heating or cooling. Various materials used include wood, bamboo, recycled steel, and recycled plastic, which are applied across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.
The low carbon buildings market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides low carbon buildings market statistics, including the low carbon buildings industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a low carbon buildings market share, detailed low carbon buildings market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the low carbon buildings industry. This low carbon buildings market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The low carbon buildings market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $553.39 billion in 2024 to $624,85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to the increase in environmental regulations, growing awareness of climate change, higher energy efficiency requirements, the rise in government incentives for sustainable construction, and the growing demand for eco-friendly materials.
The low carbon buildings market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1,001.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by stricter government regulations promoting sustainable construction, increasing consumer awareness of energy efficiency, higher investment in renewable energy integration for buildings, growing urbanization, and the rise of smart cities with a focus on sustainability. Key trends during this period include the development of low-carbon concrete, advancements in sustainable steel production, the adoption of mass timber, hempcrete innovation, the use of bio-based plastics, the incorporation of recycled materials, and innovations in energy-efficient building systems.
The growing awareness of climate change is expected to drive the growth of the low-carbon buildings market moving forward. Increased awareness of climate change results from rising environmental concerns, widespread access to information, and intensified media coverage, leading to greater public engagement and demand for sustainable practices. Low-carbon buildings aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by incorporating energy-efficient designs, sustainable materials, and renewable energy systems, all of which promote sustainability and help combat climate change. For example, in 2023, the European Commission reported that 87% of Europeans supported increasing renewable energy use, and 86% favored enhancing energy efficiency by 2030. As a result, the increasing awareness of climate change is propelling the growth of the low-carbon buildings market.
Key players in the low-carbon buildings market are focusing on strategic partnerships to launch decarbonization programs that accelerate the transition to sustainable construction, improve energy efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions. These partnerships are vital for scaling sustainable construction practices, promoting decarbonization, and fostering innovation in the sector. For instance, in June 2024, Mahindra Group, an India-based industrial company, partnered with Johnson Controls, an Ireland-based industrial machinery manufacturer, to launch a net-zero buildings initiative. The initiative aims to decarbonize commercial, urban, residential, and public buildings in India by providing free toolkits and training programs. This initiative streamlines access to essential resources, empowering organizations to adopt sustainable building solutions and supporting India's low-carbon development objectives by guiding building owners on conservation strategies, regulatory compliance, financing options, and advanced technologies.
In February 2022, Kingspan Group, an Ireland-based building materials company, acquired Troldtekt A/S for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Kingspan's strategy to expand its product portfolio and meet the growing global demand for sustainable, eco-friendly construction materials. Troldtekt A/S is a Denmark-based building materials company specializing in the production of sustainable wood and cement products designed to improve building acoustics.
Major players in the low carbon buildings market are BASF SE, Siemens AG, Dow Inc., Saint-Gobain, ThermoFisher Scientific Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, 3M Company, Holcim Group, ABB Ltd., Heidelberg Materials, Johnson Controls International plc, DuPont, Nippon Paint, Kingspan Group plc, Legrand SA, Rockwool International, Guardian Glass, Knauf Insulation, Armstrong World Industries.
Europe was the largest region in the low-carbon buildings market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in low carbon buildings report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the low carbon buildings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The low carbon buildings market consists of sales of low-carbon concrete, mass timber, and sustainable steel. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Low Carbon Buildings Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on low carbon buildings market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for low carbon buildings ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The low carbon buildings market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.