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Constructing Green Buildings. Careful Site Selection. Minimize impact on the surrounds. Energy Conservation. Solar Panels Wind Turbines Solar hot water heaters Ground-source Greenpower. Water Conservation. Landscaping irrigation Xeriscaping Rainwater reclamation Low flow fixtures.
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Careful Site Selection • Minimize impact on the surrounds.
Energy Conservation • Solar Panels • Wind Turbines • Solar hot water heaters • Ground-source • Greenpower
Water Conservation • Landscaping irrigation • Xeriscaping • Rainwater reclamation • Low flow fixtures
Storm Water Management • Bioretention Cells • Cisterns • Permeable Concrete
Indoor Environment • Air-to-air heat exchanger • Light sensors • Blinds with sensors • Insulation • In-floor heating
Green Building • Arlington Virginia – Potomac Yard
Corporate Green Building • Wal-Mart McKinney TX • Turbines • Bio-fuel boiler • Solar panels • Xeriscapting
Discussion Question • Why don’t more companies construct green buildings? • Remember • EPA says that green buildings • Reduce operating costs • Improve occupant productivity • Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems.