WHY GREEN BUILDINGS?

Taken from http://www.greenbuildingindex.org/what_why_green_buildings.htm

In today’s context where the preservation of our environment has become a global issue, it makes sense to build ‘green’. Significant efforts are being made in all sectors of the construction industry to create products and buildings that are environment-friendly; more and more industry players including architects, engineers and developers are recognizing the long-term benefits of this approach.
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Green buildings are designed to save energy and resources, recycle materials and minimise the emission of toxic substances throughout its life cycle
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Green buildings harmonise with the local climate, traditions, culture and the surrounding environment
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Green buildings are able to sustain and improve the quality of human life whilst maintaining the capacity of the ecosystem at local and global levels
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Green buildings make efficient use of resources, have significant operational savings and increases workplace productivity
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Building green sends the right message about a company or organization – that it is well run, responsible, and committed to the future