Over
the past several years, a movement has begun
to encourage developers, architects, and builders
to Build Green. Building green involves implementing
a defined collection of land use strategies,
building design, and construction strategies
that are designed to protect the environment,
reduce energy consumption, and promote occupant
health.
The
demand for environmentally-friendly construction
products and practices has accelerated in
recent years. Many opportunities exist in
both new construction and renovation to provide
a more energy-efficient building. Green
building has been, and continues to be, a
significant and exciting development in the
construction industry over the past decade.
"Building
Green" is the Design and construction practices
that significantly reduce or eliminate the
negative impact of buildings on the environment
and occupants are called "green design." Often
called "sustainable design."
Understanding
Green
The three major drivers behind the green movement
include environmental, economic and health
and community benefits.
Environmental: Enhances and protects ecosystems
and biodiversity by improving air and water
quality, reducing solid waste and conserving
natural resources.
Economic: Reducing operating costs, enhancing
asset value and profits, improving employee
productivity and satisfaction and optimizing
life-cycle economic performance.
Health and Community: Improving air, thermal
and acoustic environments, enhancing occupant
comfort and health, minimizing strain on local
infrastructure and contributing to the overall
quality of life.
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United States Environmental
Protection AgencyThe mission
of EPA is to protect human health
and to safeguard the natural environment
-- air, water and land -- upon which
life depends.
Green
Power Partnership The Green
Power Partnership is a voluntary program
that supports the organizational procurement
of green power by offering expert
advice, technical support, tools and
resources.
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