Green building uses resources, including energy, water, materials, and land, more efficiently and effectively than standard construction. Green building minimizes the environmental footprint of the construction process and encourages responsible, sensible development practices. It also creates living, working, and learning environments that are more healthy and comfortable for occupants.

For developers, green building is an opportunity to work in a niche market while also having a positive social impact. For owners, green building can reduce operating and maintenance costs dramatically while boosting worker productivity. For occupants, green building dictates a more comfortable and pleasant occupancy environment. And for all of us, green building promotes an environmentally sound future. Market trends concur that green building will be the new norm in the construction industry.

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To the left are some links to get you started > remember we aren't trying to reinvent the wheel, we are here to help move green building forward and get you connected to the programs already in motion.