| Green building is looking at the way we build | | | | on energy, maintenance and utilities than on the |
| structures and being more responsible to the | | | | construction costs. |
| environment and to all the natural resources. Many | | | | Some of the features of a green building include |
| designers, architects and builders are clueless on what | | | | providing a healthier environment by incorporating |
| impact each material has on our lives. | | | | water efficient new technologies and installing energy |
| Green building is a common sense, healthy way to | | | | efficient new technologies. Building green can also |
| build your next home or addition. When a normal | | | | greatly reduce construction waste the by saving |
| building is constructed, the indoor air quality is for | | | | money on dumpsters. Indoor air quality is also a |
| more polluted than the outdoor air quality. This is | | | | benefit along with a home that is easier to maintain |
| because of all the gases that are given off by the | | | | and of course built to last. One last item is your |
| materials that are used. | | | | home will probably bring in a higher resale value when |
| Green buildings are built to minimize the negative | | | | you sell it. |
| impacts on the environment. Building in general | | | | With all the items listed above, you can see that |
| consumes 40% of the worlds energy and 25% of | | | | building a green home is a way to save money long |
| the worlds wood harvest. Building green will make | | | | term and a way to reduce your environmental |
| these numbers go down. | | | | footprint on this planet. In the near future, all buildings |
| Some of the many features you must include in your | | | | and construction will be built to green specifications. |
| building are ones that reduce operational costs. This is | | | | Therefore go green on your next home or |
| because you will spend more money in the long run | | | | remodeling project. |