President Lai: Promoting Low-Carbon, Smart, and Resilient Buildings to Create a Sustainable Living Environment
On May 21, while meeting with recipients of the 'National Architecture Golden Award' and 'Taiwan Integrity Brand' award, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te stated the government's policy to continue promoting the development of low-carbon, smart, and resilient buildings through public-private partnerships. He emphasized that the construction industry is a crucial force in Taiwan's journey towards its 2050 net-zero transition. Following the net-zero emission pathway, the government aims to achieve a 35% carbon reduction in the housing sector by 2030 to build a safer, more livable, and sustainable environment for the public.
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President Lai Ching-te stated today that buildings are not just stacks of rebar and concrete, but a manifestation of a city's civilization and its people's sense of well-being. Facing the challenge of global climate change, the construction industry is also a vital force in Taiwan's journey towards the 2050 net-zero transition. The President emphasized that the government will continue to promote the development of low-carbon, smart, and resilient buildings, hoping to create a safer, more livable, and sustainable living environment through public-private partnerships.
In his morning address to representatives of the winning units of the 26th 'National Architecture Golden Award' and the 20th 'Taiwan Integrity Brand' award, President Lai first congratulated the government and private sector units from across the country for standing out after a rigorous selection process. The President expressed special gratitude to the Taiwan Sustainable Caring Association for organizing the two awards for many years. He noted that, especially through the efforts of founding chairman Chang Ching-Fang, current chairman Chiang Yung-chang, and partners in the architectural community, they have continued to draw society's attention to the importance of building safety and living quality since the 921 earthquake.
The President stated that over the past 20-plus years, the association has combined forces from all sectors to establish a transparent and reliable reference for the public when purchasing homes. By promoting building passports and enhancing information transparency, it has encouraged the construction industry to develop in a healthier and more sustainable direction. Every building is more than just a pile of steel and cement; it is a display of urban civilization. From housing safety and public facilities to urban landscapes and community environment creation, all are closely related to the quality of life and happiness of the people.
The President stated that a nation's progress is not only reflected in its economic development but also in whether its people have a safe, comfortable, convenient, and sustainable living environment. Especially in the face of global climate change challenges, the construction industry is not only a crucial pillar of Taiwan's economic development but also an indispensable force in moving towards the 2050 net-zero transition.
The President said the government is continuously promoting the transformation of housing and buildings according to the 2050 net-zero emission pathway. It is working on aspects such as energy-saving design, renewable energy integration, energy storage equipment configuration, and smart system integration to gradually build a low-carbon, smart, and resilient architectural development model. Simultaneously, through the 'Near-Zero Carbon Building Carbon Reduction Flagship Action Plan,' it aims to accelerate the transformation of the housing and building sectors by expanding building energy efficiency, extending the lifespan of old houses, and cultivating talent, hoping to achieve a 35% carbon reduction in the housing sector by 2030.
The President emphasized that the net-zero transition cannot rely solely on government promotion; it requires the joint participation of industry, government, academia, research institutions, and the public to drive overall transformation. All the award-winning units present are not only guardians of architectural quality but also drivers of Taiwan's industrial upgrading and urban progress. The government is currently actively promoting various major construction and urban-rural development plans. He looks forward to deepening cooperation with the attendees and more outstanding teams in the future, ensuring that every construction project can balance public needs, safety quality, urban aesthetics, and sustainable development, further enhancing national competitiveness.
Finally, the President once again congratulated all the award winners and expressed his hope that public-private cooperation will continue to create a safer, more livable, and sustainable living environment for the people.
In his morning address to representatives of the winning units of the 26th 'National Architecture Golden Award' and the 20th 'Taiwan Integrity Brand' award, President Lai first congratulated the government and private sector units from across the country for standing out after a rigorous selection process. The President expressed special gratitude to the Taiwan Sustainable Caring Association for organizing the two awards for many years. He noted that, especially through the efforts of founding chairman Chang Ching-Fang, current chairman Chiang Yung-chang, and partners in the architectural community, they have continued to draw society's attention to the importance of building safety and living quality since the 921 earthquake.
The President stated that over the past 20-plus years, the association has combined forces from all sectors to establish a transparent and reliable reference for the public when purchasing homes. By promoting building passports and enhancing information transparency, it has encouraged the construction industry to develop in a healthier and more sustainable direction. Every building is more than just a pile of steel and cement; it is a display of urban civilization. From housing safety and public facilities to urban landscapes and community environment creation, all are closely related to the quality of life and happiness of the people.
The President stated that a nation's progress is not only reflected in its economic development but also in whether its people have a safe, comfortable, convenient, and sustainable living environment. Especially in the face of global climate change challenges, the construction industry is not only a crucial pillar of Taiwan's economic development but also an indispensable force in moving towards the 2050 net-zero transition.
The President said the government is continuously promoting the transformation of housing and buildings according to the 2050 net-zero emission pathway. It is working on aspects such as energy-saving design, renewable energy integration, energy storage equipment configuration, and smart system integration to gradually build a low-carbon, smart, and resilient architectural development model. Simultaneously, through the 'Near-Zero Carbon Building Carbon Reduction Flagship Action Plan,' it aims to accelerate the transformation of the housing and building sectors by expanding building energy efficiency, extending the lifespan of old houses, and cultivating talent, hoping to achieve a 35% carbon reduction in the housing sector by 2030.
The President emphasized that the net-zero transition cannot rely solely on government promotion; it requires the joint participation of industry, government, academia, research institutions, and the public to drive overall transformation. All the award-winning units present are not only guardians of architectural quality but also drivers of Taiwan's industrial upgrading and urban progress. The government is currently actively promoting various major construction and urban-rural development plans. He looks forward to deepening cooperation with the attendees and more outstanding teams in the future, ensuring that every construction project can balance public needs, safety quality, urban aesthetics, and sustainable development, further enhancing national competitiveness.
Finally, the President once again congratulated all the award winners and expressed his hope that public-private cooperation will continue to create a safer, more livable, and sustainable living environment for the people.
FAQ
賴清德總統對建築的看法是什麼？
他認為建築不只是鋼筋水泥的堆疊，更是城市文明與人民幸福感的展現，同時也是台灣邁向2050淨零轉型不可或缺的重要力量。
台灣政府如何推動建築轉型以應對氣候變遷？
政府依循2050淨零排放路徑，從節能設計、導入再生能源、配置儲能設備及整合智慧系統等面向，逐步建構低碳、智慧且具韌性的建築發展模式。
台灣在住宅與建築部門有何具體的減碳目標？
政府希望透過「近零碳建築減碳旗艦行動計畫」等方式，加速住宅與建築部門轉型，期望在2030年達到住宅部門減碳35%的目標。
本次總統接見的活動是為了表揚哪些獎項的得主？
總統接見的是第26屆「國家建築金獎」以及第20屆「台灣誠信品牌」的得獎單位代表。
哪個單位長期舉辦「國家建築金獎」與「台灣誠信品牌」？
這兩個獎項由「台灣永續關懷協會」長年舉辦，旨在引領社會關注建築安全與居住品質。