Green building is not always about keeping a score card to track the number of recycled building materials used on a project, nor is it a requirement to buy enough solar panels to cover your entire roof or put up a wind generator in the back yard. Even though your new home or renovation may include some of these items, green building is about taking a systematic approach that covers every step of design and construction from land use and site planning to materials selection, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and overall longevity of your home.
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Sustainable Forestry
U.S. Green Building Council
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More "Green" Information
Passive Solar Design
Landscape Design
Air Infiltration and Insulation
Advanced Building Materials
Passive Solar and Photovoltaic Systems
Geothermal Systems
Recycled Materials
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