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Green Building

Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building.

Impacts of the built environment:

Aspects of Built Environment: Consumption: Environmental Effects: Ultimate Effects :
  • Siting
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
  • Renovation
  • Deconstruction
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Materials
  • Natural Resources
  • Waste
  • Air pollution
  • Water pollution
  • Indoor pollution
  • Heat islands
  • Stormwater runoff
  • Noise
  • Harm to Human Health
  • Environment Degradation
  • Loss of Resources

Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:

  • Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources
  • Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity
  • Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation

For example, green buildings may incorporate sustainable materials in their construction (e.g., reused, recycled-content, or made from renewable resources); create healthy indoor environments with minimal pollutants (e.g., reduced product emissions); and/or feature landscaping that reduces water usage (e.g., by using native plants that survive without extra watering).
Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 January 2010 20:33