Are green buildings environmental friendly?
A. Green buildings reduce negative impacts on the environment. These features can broadly be categorized as follows: Energy Efficiency: Building structures, mechanical and electric systems, heating, and lighting that use minimal energy while providing the same comfort levels as conventional energy systems. Water Efficiency: Water fixtures; re-use techniques, and other measures that reduce water use while providing the service expected by occupants. Site Use: Minimization of land used for a building, location near public transportation, erosion prevention, and other techniques that reduce impacts on surrounding land. Material Use: Recycled, easily regenerated, or efficiently produced materials and building techniques that minimize the materials required for a building. Indoor Environmental Quality: Use of non-toxic materials, good ventilation, day lighting, and other improvements to the indoor environment that increase occupants comfort and productivity.
