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Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and final deconstruction.

This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.

• Colorados Electric Pass Lodge will be powered entirely by renewable energy
  Just 9 miles from downtown Aspen, one of the world’s best ski resorts will soon welcome the Electric Pass Lodge, a luxury residential building that will run entirely on renewable energy...
• Germany Ditches Climate Energy Efficiency to Combat Coronavirus
  German Chancellor Angela Merkel is pushing a simple and likely effective strategy to combat indoor Coronavirus spread; open the window. But nobody is talking about what letting all the heat out through open windows will do to winter energy demand, and...
• The Safety of Outdoor Air for #Coronavirus Is Now Obvious
  There is now powerful observational evidence that outdoor air is extraordinary safe regarding COVID-19, and the recent protests have helped provide it. The protests/riots began in Seattle and other cities on May 26th. Thousands gathered without social...
• Energy-neutral school in Utrecht enhances biodiversity
  At the Winkerlaan in Utrecht, Dutch architecture firm EVA architecten has completed SO Fier, an energy-neutral primary school for Special Education Cluster 2 students that emphasizes sustainability, flexibility and connections with nature...
• Increased indoor humidity may decrease #Coronavirus #COVID-19 transmission
  Note: The suggestions in this guest essay may or may not be useful in your personal situation. It is provided here for review and discussion. There is some supporting evidence that increased heat and humidity will have an adverse affect on the Coronovirus,...
• 7 Ways to live an eco-friendly life while staying healthy
  Being committed to sustainable living is all about balance. While staying healthy is a top priority, you also need to think about living as eco-friendly as possible. Balancing these two commitments can be challenging, but there are plenty of ways you...
• Green roofs can improve air quality inside buildings
  A new study has found that green roofs do a lot more than just provide extra space to grow plants. These eco-friendly roofs can also enhance air quality inside of buildings by reducing the ozone levels that come in from the outdoors.[...]
• Hydroponic gardens and a mini mountain promote fun and well-being in this creative office
  A running track, elevated hydroponic gardens and a miniature “mountain” combine in this fun, new office headquarters for the non-profit Leping Foundation in Beijing, China...
• Recyclable House is an eco-getaway that celebrates the circular economy
  A recently completed environmentally friendly retreat has opened for bookings on AirBnB in the picturesque countryside near Beaufort, Australia. Designed by Quentin Irvine, the Recyclable House is an experimental modern home that stays true to its name...
• This lightweight, soda can-sized air purifier destroys mold, VOCs and odors
  Did you know that indoor air pollution can be as bad as or worse than outdoor air pollution? From off-gassing chemicals in paints to mold and dust, the contaminated air inside our homes and offices negatively impacts our health and can lead to fatigue...