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Building Green
 
Constructing Green Communities
On average, the construction, maintenance and use of buildings are responsible for 40% of all the energy use in the U.S. With only 5% of the world's population, the U.S. uses 25% of the world's energy resources and contributes more than 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. By building green, we can protect the natural world.
Why Build Green?
Contribution to Climate Change Solutions
Through combined strategies that reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses, green communities help decrease elements that contribute to climate change. 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.
Water and Energy Efficiency
Through the use of water-saving fixtures, energy-conserving appliances and building techniques, and proximity to schools, employment, and services, green communities conserve utilities.
Reduced Pollution
Green buildings, through intelligent, environmentally sensitive site design and construction methods that reduce storm water runoff, reduce pollution and contribute to an environmentally sound neighborhood. Green affordable homes and communities can also reduce the environmental impacts of excessive driving and traffic congestions by locating in areas with easy access to goods, services, recreation and mass transit.
Better Planned Development
Intelligent house siting counteracts environmental damage particular to sprawl, including loss of land, and air and water pollution resulting from increased vehicle miles traveled.
Natural Resources Conservation
Green communities aid in the conservation of natural resources through the intelligent use of materials which are renewable, recycled/recyclable as well as durable.
Creates Less Waste
Green building reduces the amount of waste produced through the recycling of materials as well as through the use of durable, sustainable products.


 
 
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