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Consider these facts about commercial building consumption and the almost unfathomable size of the carbon footprint created by U.S. commercial buildings. Commercial buildings consume 17% of the water used in the U.S. Commercial buildings consume 33% of the energy used in the United States. Commercial buildings utilize a stunning 40% of all the raw materials [...]
Global warming has gleaned some recognition in the public eye and is gaining support from many active green technology-minded groups. The bottom line rests, though, with many individual consumers who are faced with a moral versus financial dilemma; it is better to spend more money and save the environment, or is it better to save [...]
The Materials and Resources area of LEED® certification carries a hefty thirteen available points and one requirement. The purpose of the materials and resources section is to make the green building as environmentally suitable as possible. The steps begin with providing storage and collection for recyclables. Storage and Collection The storage and collection of recyclables [...]
