This document outlines a seminar on green building presented by Bipasha Baidya. It defines green building as creating more resource efficient and healthier construction according to the EPA. It notes that green building considers more than just installing solar panels. It discusses why green building is important by outlining environmental impacts of traditional construction. It then explains how green building works by considering community, best practices, and third party verification. It outlines the three aspects of new project planning: construction waste reduction, efficient building design, and sustainable material selection. The document discusses obstacles to and benefits of green building such as costs, efficiency, and health. It concludes by listing some advantages like cost savings and disadvantages like limited location options.