Green Building

The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and productivity.

In the U.S. alone, buildings account for:

• 72% of electricity consumption
• 39% of energy use
• 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
• 40% of raw materials use
• 30% of waste output (136 million tons)
• 14% of potable water consumption.