Imagine working in an office that uses sunlight instead of artificial lights for illumination and that has in place central air conditioning instead of the split or window air conditioners.In an increasing revolt against over-urbanization, companies are opting for eco-friendly options. The concept of environment-friendly buildings, or green buildings as they are popularly known, is catching on in many parts of the world.
While the green building movement has been around globally since the 1970s, it has picked up momentum here in Malaysia only in the last couple of years. Based on http://www.greenbuildingindex.org/why-green-buildings.html
WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING?
A Green building focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource use – energy, water, and materials – while reducing building impact on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle, through better sitting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. Green Buildings should be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on its surroundings.
WHY GREEN BUILDINGS?
A Green building focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource use – energy, water, and materials – while reducing building impact on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle, through better sitting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. Green Buildings should be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on its surroundings.
 | Green buildings are designed to save energy and resources, recycle materials and minimise the emission of toxic substances throughout its life cycle. |
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 | Green buildings harmonise with the local climate, traditions, culture and the surrounding environment. |
 | Green buildings are able to sustain and improve the quality of human life whilst maintaining the capacity of the ecosystem at local and global levels. |
 | Green buildings make efficient use of resources, have significant operational savings and increases workplace productivity. |
 | Building green sends the right message about a company or organisation – that it is well run, responsible, and committed to the future. |
