Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal--the complete building life cycle.

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Green Building - Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their usage of energy, water, and materials while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal--the complete building life cycle.   Detailed Green Building Industry Profile Available to Members Green Building Industry Expert Interview Available to Members

Energy Efficiency - Energy Efficiency refers to using more efficient technology, building materials, appliances, and processes to use less energy, while providing the same or better performance. Although this trend is building in the residential market, don't discount commercial, industrial, or governmental applications as well. Detailed Energy Efficiency Industry Profile Available to Members

Green Real Estate - Green Real Estate is an area that covers Commercial, Industrial, Retail and Residential Real Estate. At one end of the spectrum it might simply be a company that seeks to educate clients about sustainable housing. Or it might be a brokerage that only lists properties that are LEED compliant. Detailed Green Real Estate Industry Profile Available to Members