Construction ****************************************************************************************** * Construction and Renovation: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Buildings ****************************************************************************************** The environmental impact of the construction industry is not often discussed, but it is on global sources of greenhouse gas emissions [ URL "https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/jscmt/ar By addressing sustainable construction and the renovation of existing university buildings University aims to significantly reduce its overall carbon footprint. There are many measu contribute to sustainable construction, and the university is committed to their meaningfu in the management and operation of its buildings. One of the key measures is the continuous reduction of energy consumption. Effective steps goal include improving the thermal insulation of buildings, installing central thermostats sensors for lighting, and utilizing renewable energy sources. Modern "green" measures, suc or vertical gardens, have proven to be effective methods of insulation and microclimate re environments. As part of the Action Plan for implementing the Sustainable Development Strategy, Charles launched a pilot study for the EPC (Energy Performance Contracting) method at the Krystal the results of the analysis are favourable, the practical implementation of the EPC method Another environmental sustainability measure includes bird-safe glass, following practical issued by the Czech Society for Ornithology (ČSO). The university has also committed to utilizing secondary materials, following the principl circular economy, and gradually transitioning from passive to active construction in terms gas emissions. A long-term goal is to obtain sustainable building certification according to internationa LEED).