Will our buildings be ready for the climate of the future? If architects and engineers don’t design with climate change in mind, their projects may not perform well over time.

The thing is, we got here by not caring what will happen over time. We only care about what happens today.

An engineer won't be allowed to design a "future proof" building unless said design is cheaper than otherwise.

A construction company won't be allowed to use more sustainable materials, or construct in a better way, unless those materials and processes are cheaper than otherwise.

One way to make those things cheaper than "otherwise" is tax. Carbon, energy, sustainability, whatever you want to call it.

Though, passing such tax law doesn't seem feasible to me, considering the ones that would have to write, foot, and vote to pass, said laws are the ones who would stand to "lose" profit due to said laws.

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The thing is, we got here by not caring what will happen over time. We only care about what happens today.
An engineer won't be allowed to design a "future proof" building unless said design is cheaper than otherwise.
A construction company won't be allowed to use more sustainable materials, or construct in a better way, unless those materials and processes are cheaper than otherwise.
One way to make those things cheaper than "otherwise" is tax. Carbon, energy, sustainability, whatever you want to call it.
Though, passing such tax law doesn't seem feasible to me, considering the ones that would have to write, foot, and vote to pass, said laws are the ones who would stand to "lose" profit due to said laws.
- Or regulations have to change.
  Use taxes to make construction more environmentally friendly.
  Change regs to make sure buildings can survive increased rain, wind, heat and cold