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"A Facilities Manager's Guide to Green Building Design"
Author: Simpson, Walter
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: March/April 2001

Defines and describes green building design, including initial planning and design, site selection, use of various renewable energy sources, maximizing energy efficiency, using environmentally friendly building materials, creating healthy indoor environment, integrating recycling into building design and construction process, and tips for getting started and overcoming obstacles. Side bar covers why green buildings cost less.

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