Green building and LEED criteria are briefly encapsulated in the “Green Ideals” outlined below.
In general, green building is a far reaching process and methodology that encompasses the location, construction, and functioning of the building. While there are many topics designers, manufacturers and construction professionals of green buildings must consider (listed below), for the purpose of the essay requirement, students are asked to focus on Materials and Resources as outlined in Part C above.
- Sustainable sites
- Access to public transportation
- Carpooling resources
- Reuse of existing buildings or developed land
- Water
- Water use reduction features
- Water-efficient landscaping
- Innovative waste water technologies
- Storm-water management
- Materials and resources
- Collection and storage of recyclables
- Reuse and recycling of previously used materials for construction
- Use of local materials
- Use of rapidly renewable materials
- Certified wood
- Zero- or low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, resins, glues and other materials
- Construction waste management
- Environmentally preferable material
- Energy and pollution
- Use of renewable energy
- Hot water
- High performance windows and insulation
- Lighting, heating, and cooling
- High-efficiency appliances
- Daylight views
- Reduce heat islands
- Light pollution reduction
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