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09 21st, 2010 |
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If you ride public transportation, you may have noticed signs advertising World Green Building Week during your commute.
This week, 21 different countries are hosting festivals and round table discussions to promote the environmental and economic benefits of green building.
As part of the campaign, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has released a report outlining the impact of building green.
It points out that green buildings typically cost up to 5 percent more than standard buildings during construction, but can reduce waste output by 70 percent, water usage by...