What is "green building?"

Green building is also known as “sustainable building” or “environmental building” and refers to the practice of increasing efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water and materials. It also includes reducing negative impact on human health and environment during construction.

Benefits of green building includes a reduction in operating costs due to energy and water saving technology, improved public health since indoor air quality is usually higher and a reduction in negative environmental impacts by lessening storm water runoff and the heat island effect.

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