Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Green design

Imagine the enormous environment and economic benefits if every building could do this. they can if they're designed for it. There is no single definition of what makes a building green and any analysis should consider the following:

  • sustainable sites: Addresses the size, location, and other effects of the building on its environment
  • water efficiency: Rewards the frugal use of water indoors and out
  • energy and atmosphere: It covers the installation,verification, and monitoring of heating and cooling system, lighting, and other equipment as well as the use of renewable energy
  • materials and resources: Outlines earth-friendly strategies for using local, renewable, and recycled materials, reducing waste and encouraging recycling
  • indoor air quality: focuses on reducing indoor gases that can cause harm, and incorporating daylight and fresh air

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