What is Green Building?

Green building, also known as high performance or sustainable building, is characterized by innovative design and construction practices that reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of buildings on the environment and the building occupants.

Green building focuses on five main areas:

• sustainable site planning & use
• efficient and ecological water use & management
• energy efficiency & renewable energy
• conscious choices of materials and resources
• healthful indoor environmental quality

Examples of technologies and techniques used in green building
Benefits of Green Building
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