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Green Building

In the United States, buildings account for:

  • 39 % of total energy use
  • 12 % of the total water used
  • 68 % of total electricity used
  • 38 % of the carbon dioxide emissions

    • Environmentally, Green Building will:

  • Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
  • Improve air and water quality
  • Reduce waste streams
  • Conserve and restore natural resources

    • Economically, Green Building will:
  • Reduce operating costs
  • Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
  • Improve occupant productivity
  • Optimize life-cycle economic performance

    • Societally, Green Building will:
  • Enhance occupant comfort and health
  • Heighten aesthetic qualities
  • Minimize strain on local infrastructure
  • Improve overall quality of life

    • Information courtesy: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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