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Green or sustainabe building is creating environmentally sensitive, energy conscious and healthier developments.

» Energy efficiency
» Water conservation and reduction of runoff
» Indoor environmental quality
» Waste reduction
» Smart growth and sustainable development
» Environmentally friendly building materials and specifications

Quality of Life
Improving our living space through reduced indoor air pollution, smarter designs, and improving environmental conditions for future generations.

Economy
Saving money and increasing property values through more durable building designs and reduced lifecycle costs.

Environment
Reducing our impact on the environment through smarter use of limited resources and land.

1. Green Building is the Building of the Future. Growing environmental awareness is driving consumers to look for earth friendly alternatives to the status quo.

2. Economic Incentives Increase the Demand For Green Building. Consumers can experience savings from government rebates and lower utility bills.

3. Health Incentives Also Increase Demand. Non-toxic materials foster a healthy indoor environment which increases employee productivity and benefits personal well being.

4. Added Publicity and Marketability of Green Developments. Obtaining a “green” label adds another degree of publicity and marketability to the development.

5. Way of Making Positive Contributions to the Environment. Going “green” allows contractors to relieve the strain on the earth caused by a large influx of new building developments.

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