Building energy efficiency is a critical component of efforts to address climate change and achieve sustainable development and can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money, lower energy bills, create new jobs, and improve occupants’ indoor comfort and quality of life. By stimulating and implementing energy-efficient building strategies, countries may make significant progress toward achieving their climate targets. This brief summarizes the discussions carried out during a workshop jointly hosted by King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) and Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST).