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A high proportion of the energy consumption of cities is linked to buildings. In the UK for example it is estimated that energy use in buildings is responsible for around 29% of all energy consumption compared with 37% for transport (Fig. 6.1).
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Baker, K., Lomas, K.J., Rylatt, M. (2010). Energy Use. In: Jenks, M., Jones, C. (eds) Dimensions of the Sustainable City. Future City, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8647-2_6
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