Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building.
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Information in this box has been adapted from the Green Building site hosted by the United States Department of Environmental Protection.
There is general agreement amongst scholars and stakeholders in sustainable building that there are 6 components that need to be considered when designing and constructing environmentally friendly structures.
The following pages in this guide will provide resources to these specific components.