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SustainabilityThere are big plans for the LEED rating system, the world’s most renowned green building rating system by the United States Green Building Council. In an effort to fine-tune the rating system, which awards buildings and projects a level of certification based on a point system where points are earned by accomplishing certain green building and sustainable strategies, the USGBC has announced the format of the long awaited LEED 2009, formerly known as LEED version 3.0.
Building EngineeringSteel buildings are leading the way in the Green building revolution, meeting Green building design goals with innovative building design, engineering and use of materials.
Green buildingA report by the Green Building Council has praised a London shopping centre, and has made recommendations for improving biodiversity in buildings.
Green RoofsWikipedia describes green buildings as a means to increase the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal — the complete building life cycle. The value is in providing a safe and healthy environment.
Renewable Energy CommunityFollowing the global concern to protect the environment, the number of green building projects in India are expected to go up from the current 164 to over 2,000 by 2012, media reports.
Rammed EarthWhen deciding on renovating or creating a new steel building altogether, there are several choices to consider, such as different styles and colours to choose from, as well as location and design.
Energy efficient housesA bill was recently passed providing many provisions for realtors and home buyers. The energy efficient housing tax credits and grants promote green jobs and energy independence; ARRA invests in efforts to make homes and buildings more energy efficient.
Green collar jobsA green-collar job is, in essence, a blue-collar job that has been upgraded to address the environmental challenges of our country. Green-collar jobs are being created as we speak with entrepreneurs finding opportunities in the new economy based on sustainable development. You can find green-collar jobs in industries and companies that focus on eco initiatives such as energy efficiency projects(weatherizing buildings) or designing parts and products that are green and made from recycled materials for instance
In the past few years the “eco-friendly” home constructions have evolved into a new level. What has been a patch work of green buildings in many cities had expanded to the whole community, neighborhood and even into the realm of Philippine beach properties.
Green buildingThe Local Government Association is in the process of allocating £60million as start-up funding for the local infrastructure of these eco-towns. With thousands of people still on the waiting list for affordable housing in the UK, the government realises the need for new settlements that offer green buildings and low-cost housing alternatives.
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