What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable Development is balancing growth across the three prongs of sustainability – environment, economy, and society. According to the United Nations, sustainable development means building a future in which global resources are protected, and prosperity and health is available for al ...
- What is gray water?
Gray water is non-industrial waste water from bathing, laundry and dishwashing. Reuse of gray water has become a sustainable method to conserve water. A significant portion of a total home’s water use can be gray water. Sometimes gray water is used for the garden or recycled to a use such ...
- Do green buildings cost more than traditional buildings?
Although many green buildings may have a higher upfront cost during the construction phase, they are much more likely to have significantly lower operating costs than traditional buildings in the long run. For example, energy efficient and water conserving strategies yield operational savings fo ...
- What is green building?
Green building is the process of creating and implementing healthier and more efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance and demolition. The purpose of green building is to increase the efficiency of a building’s energy, water, and material while reducing building ...
- What is Green Remodeling?
Green Remodeling is remodeling a building to make it look better and become healthier for its inhabitants and the environment. Green remodeling can combine aesthetic beauty, energy efficiency, and comfort with the conservation of natural resources. Additional Resources http://www.greenremodel.net/
- What does LEED stand for?
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a green building certification program of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Since LEED was established in 1998, over 14,000 projects have been LEED certified in the US and abroad. For more information on LEED certificati ...
- What are green building materials and products?
Green building materials include rapidly renewable plant materials, lumber from forests certified to be sustainably managed, dimension stone, recycled stone, recycled metal, and other products that are non-toxic, reusable, renewable, and/or recyclable. In addition, building materials should be e ...
