The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment,
economy, and health and productivity.
In the U.S. buildings account for:
• 36% of total energy use/65% electricity consumption
• 30% of greenhouse gas emissions
• 30% of raw materials use
• 30% of waste output/136 million tons annually
• 12% of potable water consumption
Breakthroughs in building science, technology and operations are available to
designers, builders and owners who want to build green and maximize both economic
and environmental performance.
Environmental benefits:
• Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
• Improve air and water quality
• Reduce solid waste
• Conserve natural resources
Economic benefits:
• Reduce Operating Costs
• Enhance asset value and profits
• Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Health and community benefits:
• Improve air, thermal and acoustic environments
• Enhance occupant comfort and health
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
• Contribute to overall quality of life
Source: USGBC- www.usgbc.org
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US green building council
www.usgbc.org
earthcraft house
www.earthcrafthouse.com
the cumberland river compact
http://www.cumberlandrivercompact.org/
energy star
http://www.energystar.gov/
global green
www.globalgreen.org
buildinggreen.com
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greenoptions .com
www.greenoptions.com
planetsave.com
www.planetsave.com
greenbuilder.com
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department of energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov
healthy child healthy world
http://www.healthychild.org
thegreenguide.com
http://www.thegreenguide.com/
national resources defense council
http://www.nrdc.org/greenliving/default.asp
fresh green start
http://www.freshgreenstart.blogspot.com/
lowimpactliving.com
http://www.lowimpactliving.com/
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