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Why we need laws on green architecture

Lack of regulations on minimum environmental performance of new buildings will frustrate the country’s efforts to meet energy needs.

The huge buildings, including shopping malls and towering glass skyscrapers littering our major towns, are a sign that the building sector in the country is yet to align itself to the country’s national ambition on mitigating harmful effects of environmental disruption.

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