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Sustainable Buildings: Managing the Environmental and Project Risks
05/17/2006

The design and construction of sustainable buildings that are environmentally responsible and healthy places in which to work, as well as profitable facilities, is a matter of increased interest these days. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a voluntary, national nonprofit organization that promotes “Green Design,” defined as design and construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five broad areas: (1) sustainable site planning; (2) safeguarding water and water efficiency; (3) energy efficiency and renewable energy; (4) conservation of materials and resources; and (5) indoor environmental quality.


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