1. Introduction

       1.1. The Climate Crisis and the Built Environment

       1.2. Population Growth and Housing Demand

   2. Understanding the Problem

       2.1. The Built Environment's Carbon Footprint

       2.2. The Dilemma: New Buildings vs. Zero Carbon Emissions

       2.3. Building Less vs. Building Better

   3. Exploring Degrowth and Post Growth

   4. The Philosophy of Degrowth

   5. Rethinking Urban Development and Progress

       5.1. The Role of Communities in Development

       5.2. Misconceptions about Degrowth

       5.3. A Model of Alternating Growth

   6. Implications for the Built Environment

       6.1. The Need for Low-Carbon Alternatives

       6.2. Overdevelopment and its Environmental Impact

       6.3. The Importance of Retrofitting and Utilizing Existing Buildings

       6.4. The Shift in Building Material Consumption

   7. The Road Ahead

       7.1. Challenges to the Degrowth Narrative

       7.2. Collaborative Efforts for a Sustainable Future

       7.3. The Importance of Small Steps in the Right Direction

   8. Conclusion

Embracing Degrowth for a Sustainable Future

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