1. Green Building Kori Frankford Sunya Ahmed

2. What Is Green Building? Green building is the practice of creating structures using materials that are environmentally friendly and efficient

3. Materials Bamboo Wood Straw Wind Power Solar Power

4. Organizations US Green Building Center LEED Green Building Resource Center

5. Consumption United State buildings alone account for: 36% of total energy use 65% of electricity consumption 30% of materials use 30% of waste 12% of portable water consumption

6. Benefits Uses alternative energy sources Conserves water Waste reduction Protected ecosystems Reduces the amount of materials used