Green building takes sustainable development concepts which can then be applied to a vast array of practices tied to construction
There are many different approaches to take when maximizing the sustainability of a building’s design. Green doesn’t have to be about achieving the best green rating possible; every little green bit helps! Dovetail has put together a list of eight basic green building concepts to take into consideration.
Important Areas to Consider When Building Green
- Climate and Locale
- People Matter
- Think Small
- Cool Naturally and Heat Efficiently
- Go Native
- Old Before New
- Sustainable Materials
- Insulate and Ventilate