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What is a Green Building?
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Sustainable or “green building” design and construction is the opportunity to use our resources more efficiently while creating healthier and more energy-efficient homes.
Although there is no magic formula, success comes in the form a leaving a lighter footprint on the environment through conservation of resources, while at the same time balancing energy-efficient, cost-effective, low-maintenance products for our construction needs. In other words, green design involves finding the delicate balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment.
The benefits of plastic, with its lightweight and airtight properties, provide specifiers an alternative to hard-to-find raw materials. With a greater understanding of the variety of plastic compounds and products, specifiers have new options for sustainable design efforts.
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