Built Green
What is Built Green?
Built Green is a national organization that works with those interested in responsible sustainability practices within the residential building sector; this includes builders, renovators, product suppliers and manufacturers, service providers and community developers.
What is the definition of a Built Green? The answer, is not really hard to understand.
Sustainable, or “Built Green,” design and construction provide an opportunity to use resources more efficiently, while energy efficiency is a fundamental component in these programs, Built Green Canada goes beyond energy efficiency, moving the industry toward a more holistic approach to sustainable building practices, while creating healthier and more energy-efficient homes and the improvement of home durability. Successful built green leave a lighter footprint on the environment through conservation of resources, while at the same time balancing energy-efficient, cost-effective, low-maintenance products for construction needs. In other words, built green design involves finding the delicate balance between homebuilding and a sustainable environment.
Why Built Green?
The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy.
Potential benefits of green building can include:
Environmental benefits
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Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
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Improve air and water quality
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Reduce waste streams
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Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic benefits
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Reduce operating costs
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Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
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Improve occupant productivity
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Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Social benefits
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Enhance occupant comfort and health
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Heighten aesthetic qualities
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Minimize strain on local infrastructure
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Improve overall quality of life