A community in Qingshan district in Baotou, Inner Mongolia [Photo/baotounews.com.cn]

Baotou in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region has been advancing its efforts to go green, with a focus being put on the construction of low-carbon and green buildings, according to Baotou Daily.

Green construction technology can reduce the environmental load of buildings; that is, save energy and resources and provide a safe, healthy and comfortable living space.

The development of green buildings and the implementation of green construction methods are an important part of creating a green city.

Baotou is one of the first cities in the autonomous region to promote green buildings.

The number and area of green buildings in Baotou have increased year by year, from 29 buildings covering a total of 401,000 square meters in 2016, to 378 covering 3.82 million sq m in 2018.

By the end of 2020, the number of green buildings in Baotou city that passed the construction drawing review had reached 4.85 million sq m, and green buildings accounted for more than 50 percent of the new buildings.

This year, all new residential buildings in Baotou city will fully meet the green building standards.

In addition, the city will focus on improving the low-carbon standards of the construction industry. It will promote green construction methods and implement requirements for energy conservation, land conservation, water conservation, material conservation and environmental protection.