The construction industry is known to be one of the most polluting industries on the planet, but we often find it difficult to associate the role of the architect and urban planner with this industry, thus avoiding the responsibility of being involved in one of the most harmful production chains in the world. Therefore, it is imperative to emphasize the importance of questioning not only the materials used in the projects but also the manufacturing systems involved.
The construction industry is considered one of the most important economic activities in the world while at the same time one of the biggest causes of environmental damage due to the great consumption of natural resources, modification of the landscape, and waste generation. Since this is a global commodity and supply chain, the processes involved also affect the entire world on social and cultural levels.
