 The Future House program is designed to promote energy-saving strategies and construction that will have a minimal impact on the global environment. Which is one reason that China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is sponsoring the demonstration project.
Another reason that China has taken the lead is that while its economy has undergone a dramatic transformation, and the country is now a major participant in the global markets, one sector that has not kept pace is housing. "The need for housing is huge, especially in emerging countries like China," Bialecki says.
As a result, nearly five years ago, the construction ministry authorized the Future House project to demonstrate the latest concepts in renewable-energy sources, modern conservation technologies, environmental compatibility and sustainable construction practices from around the world.
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