Building in a green manner
Posted by Daz
In practical terms, green building includes
- Using sun and wind to the building's advantage for natural heating, cooling and making the most of daylight
- Landscaping with native plants and using water efficiently
- Building quality, durable structures
- Insulating well and ventilating appropriately
- Incorporating salvaged, recycled and sustainably harvested materials
- Maintaining healthy indoor air quality with appropriate building techniques and materials
- Using energy-efficient and water-saving appliances and fixtures
- Reducing and recycling construction waste
