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Green / Sustainable buildings are really just “High-Performance Buildings” |
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A smart approach to green / sustainable design. |
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Green / Sustainable Architecture |
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Green design and construction practices can significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and its occupants through the following techniques.
· Sustainable Sites · Safeguarding Water and Water Efficiency · Energy Efficiency · Conservation of Materials and Resources · Indoor Environmental Quality
Michael uses the US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system and the Minnesota GreenStar Building Certification Program as a checklist for all of his projects. Both programs offer a great checklist to integrate green/ sustainable strategies.
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