GREEN BUILDING

Kori FrankfordSunya Ahmed

What Is Green Building?

Green building is the practice of creating structures using materials that are environmentally friendly and efficient

Materials

Bamboo

Wood

Straw

Wind Power

Solar Power

Organizations

US Green Building Center LEED Green Building Resource Center

Consumption

United State buildings alone account for: 36% of total energy use 65% of electricity consumption 30% of materials use 30% of waste 12% of portable water consumption

Benefits

Uses alternative energy sources

Conserves water

Waste reduction

Protected ecosystems

Reduces the amount of materials used