{"id":5176,"date":"2026-04-10T16:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/?p=5176"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:46:38","slug":"why-building-performance-matters-more-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/why-building-performance-matters-more-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Building Performance Matters More Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The built environment plays a significant role in global energy consumption and carbon emissions. Buildings account for over 40% of energy use and 36% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. While these figures highlight the scale of the challenge, they also point to a clear opportunity: thoughtful design and well-informed decisions can make a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For anyone planning a new build or a renovation, this isn\u2019t just a policy discussion -it directly affects how a building performs, how comfortable it feels to live in, and how much energy it uses over time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Scale of Change Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Across Europe, ambitious targets have been set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80\u201395% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. Progress has been made, but the pace now needs to increase significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shift is already influencing how buildings are designed, upgraded, and assessed. Regulations are evolving, and expectations around energy performance are becoming more demanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means in Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In practical terms, there is a growing focus on getting the fundamentals right from the outset. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n