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Green building
Also known as green construction or sustainable building, it is a practice to construct buildings that are environmentally responsible, resource-efficient and healthy places to live and work.
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Green roof
Construction; Green building
A building roof covered fully or partially by vegetation, preventing stormwater runoff and absorbing carbon dioxide from the air.
Geothermal heat pump
Construction; Green building
A pump that uses the constant temperature of the earth, instead of outside air, in order to heat a building's air or water supply.
Low emitting materials
Construction; Green building
Materials (such as adhesives, sealants, paints, and carpets) giving off little or no contaminants that may be odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and ...
Net present value
Construction; Green building
A method of financial appraisal measuring the returns or losses of a long term project by comparing the value of a dollar at the time of investment to the value of that same dollar in the future.
Permeable pavement
Construction; Green building
A method of paving that allows water and air movement through the paving material.
Greywater
Construction; Green building
Wastewater generated in buildings from sources like dishwashers, laundry machines, and toilets.
Photovoltaic
Construction; Green building
The generation of power using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.
