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Sustainable Architecture Module: Qualities, Use, and Examples of Sustainable Building Materials
http://www.umich.edu/~nppcpub/resources/compendia/ARCHpdfs/ARCHsbmIntro.pdf
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Why build green? The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project.
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/whybuild.htm
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Helps the average home owner realize how affordable and how easy a radiant heating system is to install.
http://www.radiantdesigninstitute.com/
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About Green Design
Green building design involves the efficient use of resources so that the building and the construction methods used have a reduced negative impact on human health and the natural environment. Green building design accomplishes this goal through the use of efficiently using energy, water and other natural resources and reducing waste and pollution through the use of sustainable, renewable, and recyclable materials. Green building design takes into account the building’s entire lifecycle, and focuses on aspects throughout that lifecycle, such as better siting, demolition, design, construction, operation and maintenance. Effective green building design can lead to reduced environmental impacts, improved health and lower operating costs. This section provides links to resources about all aspects of green building design.
