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Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly.

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A building is considered sustainable/green because of its design, construction, and operational characteristics. Follow this checklist to help your building become more sustainable in the following areas: lighting, construction, heating and cooling, water, energy, waste, indoor environment, landscaping, and maintenance. Construction.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

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If you’re running an event inside a building, then 44% of that building’s energy consumption is attributed to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and 28% to lighting equipment. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be found in some products, which damage the ozone layer when released into the environment.

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Different Types of Insulation that contribute in Energy Efficiency of the Building

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Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) Foam boards or foam blocks Unfinished walls, including foundation walls for new construction Installed as part of the building structure. SIP-built houses provide superior and uniform insulation compared to more traditional construction methods; they also take less time to build.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

Green Business Bureau

Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. These buildings typically have net-zero and passive construction methods that employ super-insulated shells equipped with solar and geothermal systems to reduce energy usage. Sustainable Travel Best Practices.