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.
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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.
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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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
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.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Energy-Efficient Materials; Renewable Energy Systems; Low Carbon HVAC Systems; Green Building Certifications
2) By Material: Wood; Bamboo; Recycled Steel; Recycled Plastic
3) By Application: Commercial; Residential; Industrial
Subsegments:
1) By Energy-Efficient Materials: High-Performance Insulation; Low-Emissivity Glass; Recycled Building Materials; Phase-Change Materials
2) By Renewable Energy Systems: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems; Wind Energy Systems; Geothermal Heating And Cooling; Biomass Energy Systems
3) By Low Carbon HVAC Systems: Heat Pumps; Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Systems; Radiant Heating And Cooling Systems; Smart Thermostats
4) By Green Building Certifications: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED); BREEAMBuilding Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM); WELL Building Standard; Passive House Certification
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Low Carbon Buildings Market Characteristics
3. Low Carbon Buildings Market Trends And Strategies
4. Low Carbon Buildings Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Low Carbon Buildings Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Low Carbon Buildings PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Low Carbon Buildings Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Low Carbon Buildings Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Low Carbon Buildings Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Low Carbon Buildings Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Energy-Efficient Materials
Renewable Energy Systems
Low Carbon HVAC Systems
Green Building Certifications
6.2. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Wood
Bamboo
Recycled Steel
Recycled Plastic
6.3. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
6.4. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Energy-Efficient Materials, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
High-Performance Insulation
Low-Emissivity Glass
Recycled Building Materials
Phase-Change Materials
6.5. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Renewable Energy Systems, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Wind Energy Systems
Geothermal Heating And Cooling
Biomass Energy Systems
6.6. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Low Carbon HVAC Systems, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Heat Pumps
Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Systems
Radiant Heating And Cooling Systems
Smart Thermostats
6.7. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Green Building Certifications, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
WELL Building Standard
Passive House Certification
7. Low Carbon Buildings Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Low Carbon Buildings Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion