Green Building

A comprehensive process of design and construction that employs techniques to minimize adverse environmental impacts and reduce the energy consumption of a building, while contributing to the health and productivity of its occupants.

A common metric for green buildings is the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. See www.usgbc.org

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