green building
Sustainable architecture project
Green building refers to construction practices that minimize environmental impact and maximize resource efficiency.
A green building uses sustainable materials, conserves energy and water, and reduces waste throughout its lifecycle.
The term covers both the process and the result: The city adopted green building codes or Their new headquarters is a green building with solar panels and rainwater collection.
Using minimal power
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- renewableCapable of restoration
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
eco-friendly · resilient · adaptive reuse · lifecycle · footprint · conservation · decarbonization · regenerative
Converted waste into material
- bambooTall woody grass
- reclaimedTaken back; salvaged
- corkTree bark bottle seal
- rammed earthCompacted soil as building material
straw bale · adobe · mycelium · salvaged · cellulose · sheep wool · earthen · non-toxic
Green architecture certification
- biophilicAttracted to living systems
- daylightingUsing sunshine indoors
- solarOf the star
- glazingGlossy protective coating
insulation · ventilation · thermal · rainwater · geothermal · greywater · photovoltaic · living wall
Green architecture certification
- Energy StarEPA efficiency certification program
- EDGEEnhanced GSM data protocol
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
silver · rating system · credits · verification · performance metrics · compliance
energy-efficient
Using minimal power
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- renewableCapable of restoration
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
sustainable · eco-friendly · resilient · adaptive reuse · lifecycle · footprint · conservation · decarbonization · regenerative · circular economy
recycled
Converted waste into material
rammed earth · straw bale · adobe · mycelium · salvaged · cellulose · sheep wool · earthen · non-toxic · locally sourced
LEED
Green architecture certification
- biophilicAttracted to living systems
- daylightingUsing sunshine indoors
- solarOf the star
glazing · insulation · ventilation · thermal · rainwater · geothermal · greywater · photovoltaic · living wall · orientation
LEED
Green architecture certification
- Energy StarEPA efficiency certification program
- EDGEEnhanced GSM data protocol
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
gold · silver · rating system · credits · verification · performance metrics · compliance
- sustainabilityreduce, reuse, recycle, sustainable yield, recycling programs
- eco actionsrecycling, composting, tree planting, water conservation, energy saving
- green practicesrecycling, recycled paper, reusable bags, solar panels, solar power
- green techsolar panels, solar power, wind energy, clean energy, wind turbines
- building healthmold exposure, radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, lead paint
- building specificationsblueprints, site plans, structural design, materials, flooring materials