Buildings

Climate solutions – Buildings

The buildings sector is a major contributor to global emissions and energy demand. Sweden is implementing scalable, low-carbon, and circular solutions that support both mitigation and adaptation goals. We can do the same for you.

Climate solutions include:

• Recycled and Low-Carbon Building Materials - Swedish firms develop low-carbon concrete, eco-friendly timber, and recycled materials, reducing embodied carbon and supporting circular construction.
• Modular and Prefabricated Construction - Off-site construction methods reduce waste, shorten timelines, and improve efficiency, supporting circularity and workforce development.
• Energy-Efficient Design and Passive Architecture - Swedish architecture integrates passive solar design, natural ventilation, and daylighting to reduce energy demand from the outset.
• High-Performance Building Materials - Triple-glazed windows, advanced insulation, and smart materials enhance thermal performance and indoor comfort.
• Green Roofs and Urban Greenery - Nature-based solutions mitigate heat islands, manage stormwater, and improve air quality and biodiversity.
• District Heating and Cooling Systems - Sweden’s fossil-free, waste-heat-powered district networks provide efficient, low-emission heating and cooling at scale, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and support energy independence.
• Smart Building Technologies and Home Systems - Automation and energy management systems optimise energy use and reduce operational emissions.
• Building Retrofits and Renovation - Swedish firms offer deep retrofit solutions to upgrade outdated buildings to zero-carbon-ready standards.
• Finance Mechanisms - Green loans, export credit guarantees, and blended finance support retrofitting, low-carbon construction, and innovation in developing markets.
• Policy and Regulation - Sweden supports other nations in developing energy performance codes, carbon pricing, and fossil-free construction roadmaps.