11-07-2014, 11:07 AM
What Makes a Building Green?
Green design emphasizes on environmental, resource and occupant health concerns:
Conserve non-renewable energy and scarce materials.
Use renewable energy and materials that are sustainably harvested.
Reduce human exposure to noxious materials.
Minimize life-cycle ecological impact of energy and materials used.
Protect and restore local air, water, soils, flora and fauna.
Support pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit and other alternatives to fossil-fueled vehicles.
Most green buildings are high-quality buildings; they last longer, cost less to operate and maintain, and provide greater occupant satisfaction than standard developments.
Green design emphasizes on environmental, resource and occupant health concerns:
Conserve non-renewable energy and scarce materials.
Use renewable energy and materials that are sustainably harvested.
Reduce human exposure to noxious materials.
Minimize life-cycle ecological impact of energy and materials used.
Protect and restore local air, water, soils, flora and fauna.
Support pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit and other alternatives to fossil-fueled vehicles.
Most green buildings are high-quality buildings; they last longer, cost less to operate and maintain, and provide greater occupant satisfaction than standard developments.