Resources
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WA Green Building Market Share 2004-2009
Glossary of Green Definitions
Please use, print and circulate the glossary. The more people understand these terms, the better our communciation around green. This glossary defines the often-daunting terminology associated with green building.
For example: GREEN is a term now widely used to describe buildings designed and constructed with minimal negative impact to the environment and with an emphasis on conservation of resources, energy efficiency, and healthful interior spaces.
SUSTAINABILITY refers to the concept that new development must meet the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. Sustainability is measured in three interdependent dimensions: the environment, economics, and society—often referred to as the triple bottom line.
Resources: A full definition citation list, including the numbers referenced in brackets is on the last page.
