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Green Building Professional Community.
You might want to think about getting green construction insurance if you’re planning to construct a new house or an addition to your current residence. A new kind of insurance called “green building insurance” can shield you from environmental risks and weather-related catastrophes. It can aid in the construction of more energy-efficient structures and rebuilding …
The sustainability market is expanding. It is predicted to rise by 8% between now and 2030. This is encouraging news for individuals who are thinking about a career in this field. There are many well-paying opportunities in this field, although the profession is still in its infancy. What is sustainable energy? Developing and using renewable …
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The world we live in today is drastically exposed to different types of harmful chemicals, and other harmful elements in the atmosphere are causing a severe threat to the global temperature, leading to global warming. Many steps are being taken in the right direction to reduce its impact, one among which is the green building …
Even if you’re not directly involved in the design or construction of your home, there are still ways that you can make it greener. By making small changes around the house—and on your commute and at work—you can reduce your carbon footprint by 20 percent or more over time. Here are some ways that people …
Sustainability and green building are some of the words that are dominating the world today. We need to understand that they are not just some buzzwords or a term that is part of a trend, but something that we need to adopt in our life to save Ourselves and the planet. We are using the …
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With rising environmental issues like global warming and climate change, it has become vital to become environmentally aware and active. However, as we all know, the main reason for the deteriorating condition of the environment is human activities. But recently, people have become more aware of their actions and their negative impact on the environment. …
Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) is an international standard to rate commercial buildings to employ sustainable building practices. This certification is administered by Canada Green Building Council (CaGCB), which was introduced to provide a holistic approach to the green building movement. These buildings’ rates measure the industry’s transformation and its effects on the …
Ever since Earth Day was celebrated for the first time in 1970, green living has become a part of the mainstream lifestyle. But it was in 1993with the development of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) standard by a non-profit organization the USGBC, green living entered popular consciousness. Since the establishment of LEED, sustainability, …
Developed by Belle Telephone researchers in 1954, Photovoltaic cells were first used to power U.S. space satellites. Later they were used to generate electricity in areas where electric lines were not present. By 2004, in the United States, most of the PV systems were connected to an electric power grid with utility power facilities and …