Green building principles are able to greatly enhance our quality of life, along with our neighbors and the planet itself. Since this website is focusing attention mainly on indoor air quality issues we will not attempt to cover the entire scope of the green revolution. But here are some of the areas that it does involve.
Design to produce healthy lifestyles
Long term energy consumption of the building
Water efficient technologies
Use of recycled materials
Landscaped for water and energy efficiency
Renewable energy technologies
Improve indoor air quality
Designed for easy maintenance and to last
How does green technologies promote better indoor air quality?
Good planning is key to improving IAQ. What building materials will you be using? What are your choices as to mechanical systems that will move, clean, heat and cool the air in your home? Another consideration are natural pollutants and how they will be dealt with. Here are some green ideas for you to explore...
