Architects 4 Future is a non-profit and volunteer initiative that expresses solidarity with the Fridays 4 Future movement and advocates for the adherence to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement as well as the limitation of global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. Our members come from various specialization areas of the construction industry and work together internationally, non-partisan, autonomously, and democratically[2].
Our main mission is to drive a sustainable change in the construction sector. We are committed to transforming the construction industry to make it climate-, environmentally-, and socially just. This includes revising needs, questioning demolitions, and focusing on a regenerative economy that decouples prosperity from resource consumption[1].
The construction sector is responsible for about 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, 55% of waste generation, and 50% of resource consumption. To reduce these figures, we have formulated ten demands for a holistic construction transition and a newly defined construction culture. These demands address essential issues in the building sector and highlight areas for action for a sustainably built environment[1].
We invite all construction stakeholders, politics, educational institutions, and society as a whole to actively participate in our initiative. Together, we can drive the necessary change in the construction industry and create a future-proof, sustainable construction culture. Our work is based on the collective knowledge of our community and is continuously updated by new scientific findings and needs for action[1].
