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Microalgae-based biofacades - Sustainable buildings and culture systems

The building sector encompasses residential buildings and tertiary buildings (administrative activities, healthcare, education, commerce, catering, etc.). In 2021, this sector is responsible for 30% of global final energy consumption and 27% of CO₂ emissions, 8% of which are direct CO₂ emissions and 19% indirect, linked to electricity production and building heating . To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the building sector must therefore halve these carbon emissions linked to the operation...