Building Green

What is Green Building? 

A Green Building... is sited, designed, constructed, and operated both to minimize negative impacts on the natural environment and to enhance the well-being of its occupants. Green building strategies and technologies can be incorporated into both residential and commercial new construction and remodeling projects.

 Green Buildings...

• Provide a healthier and more comfortable environment

• Improve long-term economic performance

• Incorporate energy and water efficient technologies

• Use salvaged, recycled-content, and sustainable harvested materials in their construction

• Reduce construction and demolition waste

• Are landscaped for water and energy efficiency

• Include renewable energy technologies

• Improve indoor air quality

• Incorporate natural heating, cooling, and day lighting techniques

• Reduce environmental impact

• Are easier to maintain & built to last