| What is "Green" | |
| It's Sustainable | |
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| Long Life Cycle | |
| Low Cost / Resource for Maintenance | |
| Energy Efficient, Low Usage / Cost | |
As Little Footprint / Disturbance as Possible |
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| Site Design & Prep | |
| Small Lots, Small Houses | |
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Maximize:
Habitat, Trees, Greespace, Water/Soil Retention,
and Pervious Cover |
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Minimize
: Roads, Impervious Cover, and Runoff
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Renewable Resources - Local Resources |
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| On Site | |
| Local, Regional | |
| Grow It Locally | |
| Rock, Clay, Timber, Mulch | |
| Dimensional Lumber, Fly Ash, Straw | |
Lowest Embodied Energy |
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| Watch Portland Cement | |
| Local Materials | |
| Low Transport | |
| Small Dimensional Lumber | |
Recycle & Use Recycled |
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| Fly Ash in Concrete | |
| Waste --> Recycle | |
| Recycled Materials | |
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