Besides reducing, reusing and recycling materials, green building includes other environmental amenities: - Hard drive and walk surfaces made of permeable materials to reduce water runoff - Lower monthly utility bills - Less dependence on petroleum by using local materials that cut down on transportation needs - Healthy, productive work and home environments *statistics used from the Smart Growth Network web site, www.smartgrowth.org
Besides reducing, reusing and recycling materials, green building includes other environmental amenities: - Hard drive and walk surfaces made of permeable materials to reduce water runoff - Lower monthly utility bills - Less dependence on petroleum by using local materials that cut down on transportation needs - Healthy, productive work and home environments *statistics used from the Smart Growth Network web site, www.smartgrowth.org