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What are green buildings and how do they work?
It's for a science project. I'm not really getting what we're supposed to do, but my question that I have to answer is, "What are ideas that make 'green buildings' work?"
Green Building practices promote construction of buildings that are healthier for the occupants and healthier for the environment.
Sustainable or “green” building practices can reduce the tremendous impact that building design, construction and maintenance has on both people and nature. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Center for Sustainable Development, buildings consume 40% of the world's total energy, 25% of its wood harvest and 16% of its water.
The building industry is the nation's largest manufacturing activity, representing more than 50% of the nation's wealth and 13% of its Gross Domestic Product.
Energy and material consumption in buildings can contribute significantly to global climate change.
Sustainable building practices go beyond energy and water conservation to incorporate environmentally sensitive site planning, resource efficient building materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Some of the key benefits are:
lower electric and water utility costs
environmentally effective use of building materials
enhanced health and productivity
long-term economic returns
reduced environmental impact
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