green building

English

Noun

green building (countable and uncountable, plural green buildings)

  1. (countable) A building designed to be ecologically correct by using resources efficiently, using internal recycling, renewable energy sources, recyclable or biodegradable construction materials, and blending in with the local environment, particularly in out-of-town locations. The aims are to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact, and to take human health factors into consideration.
  2. (uncountable) The design and construction of such buildings

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