What is Green building?
It is building in such a manner that you have a positive impact on the environment. Some practices that qualify as green building are:
1. Using recycled materials in the building process.
2. Using energy efficient appliances that are Energy Star rated.
3. Using low impact materials
4. Using low VOC products
5. Finding ways to reduce energy cost through better building practices
6. Increased or more efficient insulating products
7. Reducing impact to building site