Construction
Sustainable Construction
Construction practices that reduce environmental impact through energy efficiency, water conservation, material selection, and waste reduction.
What is Sustainable Construction?
Sustainable construction is the practice of designing and building in ways that reduce environmental impact. It is certified by programs like:
- **LEED** (US, by USGBC)
- **BREEAM** (UK)
- **WELL** (focused on occupant health)
- **Passive House** (energy performance)
- **Net Zero** (energy balance)
Key Practices
- Energy-efficient design
- Water conservation
- Material selection with low embodied carbon
- Waste reduction and recycling
- Indoor environmental quality
- Sustainable site development
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