as the existing building vs as existing building

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'As the existing building' is used when referring to a specific building that is already present, while 'as existing building' is used in a more general sense to describe buildings that already exist.

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as the existing building

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific building that is already present.

This phrase is used when you want to specify a particular existing building in a context. It indicates that there is a specific building that is being referred to.

Examples:

The new design will blend seamlessly with the existing building.
As the existing building is a historical landmark, any renovations must be approved by the local council.

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The rate of building renovation needs to be increased, as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings.
In my two and a half minutes, I will talk less about the directive and more about what needs to be done in the future to deal with the weaknesses of the directive, particularly as regards the existing building stock.
As the renovation cycle for existing buildings is about 25 years, the requirement for the use of renewable energy systems or cogeneration would have only a limited impact if existing buildings would be excluded.
If the existing buildings are estimated to be of greater value than the land, the total is recorded under gross investment in existing buildings and structures (15 13 0).
The report also calls for stronger measures to address the energy consumption of buildings, notably by renovating the existing building stock.
A big opportunity ahead for EU's climate policy lies in the existing building stock.
The investment includes the cost of the existing buildings and structures which have been acquired during the reference period.
In my experience it is the existing buildings that are the key to our success.
That is why the Member States must immediately launch a programme of deep renovations in the existing building stock to achieve a nearly zero level energy consumption in the built environment by 2050.
National programmes for retrofitting existing buildings have improved heating efficiency.
Upgrading existing buildings is an important part of this proposal.
We need guidelines for the renovation of existing buildings.
This also involves applying these requirements to existing buildings.
The Commission's approach essentially amounts to raising production costs, which are already too high for average and disadvantaged households, without doing anything to improve the existing building stock or change attitudes, even though numerous studies attest to the importance of such measures.
The investment includes the cost of the existing buildings (that have been used before) and structures which have been acquired during the reference period.
If the land is estimated to be of greater value than the existing buildings, the total is recorded under gross investment in land (15 12 0).
If the existing buildings are estimated to be of greater value than the land, the total is recorded under gross investment in existing buildings and structures
Where land is purchased with existing buildings and the value of the two components is not separable, the total is recorded under this heading if it is estimated that the value of the land exceeds the value of the existing buildings.
Reference building for existing buildings (major refurbishment)
harmonised standards on measuring energy consumption for existing buildings;

Alternatives:

as that existing building
as this existing building
as our existing building
as your existing building
as their existing building

as existing building

This phrase is correct and commonly used in a more general sense to describe buildings that already exist.

This phrase is used when you want to refer to buildings in a general sense that are already present, without specifying a particular building.

Examples:

The company plans to renovate the office block as existing building stock is limited in the area.
The architect proposed using sustainable materials for the project, as existing building regulations require eco-friendly construction.

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It is very important to fundamentally improve as many existing buildings as possible so that the EU climate and energy targets for 2020 and 2050 can be attained.
The rate of building renovation needs to be increased, as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings.
Part of payments on account and tangible assets in course of construction should be included in so far as they relate to existing buildings and structures.
Part of payments on account and tangible assets in course of construction should be included insofar as they relate to existing buildings and structures.
Member States shall also include measures/packages/variants necessary to meet the minimum energy performance requirements for nearly zero-energy buildings for new and possibly also existing buildings as defined by Article 9 of Directive 2010/31/EU.
In my two and a half minutes, I will talk less about the directive and more about what needs to be done in the future to deal with the weaknesses of the directive, particularly as regards the existing building stock.
Over 40% of the energy we use is consumed in buildings and 75% of the buildings standing today will still be here in 2050, so we need to tackle energy efficiency in existing buildings as well as in new stock.
National programmes for retrofitting existing buildings have improved heating efficiency.
Upgrading existing buildings is an important part of this proposal.
We need guidelines for the renovation of existing buildings.
This also involves applying these requirements to existing buildings.
If the existing buildings are estimated to be of greater value than the land, the total is recorded under gross investment in existing buildings and structures (15 13 0).
Reference building for existing buildings (major refurbishment)
harmonised standards on measuring energy consumption for existing buildings;
Where feasible the energy performance of existing buildings will have to be improved through major renovations.
Existing buildings will have to be upgraded where possible.
The concept is partially suitable for existing buildings, as several elements can be integrated without high investment costs.
Certain environmental and landscape problems associated with plants located in open country do not apply to plants installed at or on existing buildings.
Certification of new and existing building is one of the measures proposed.
Renovation and replacement of existing buildings should be carried out solely with that in mind.

Alternatives:

as any existing building
as some existing building
as all existing building
as many existing building
as no existing building

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as the existing building vs as existing building