About the Book: Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering
Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that
are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a buildings
life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance,
renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the
classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building.
Generally, green homes are healthier, more comfortable, more durable, and more
energy efficient and have a much smaller environmental footprint than
conventional homes.