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Green building
Also known as green construction or sustainable building, it is a practice to construct buildings that are environmentally responsible, resource-efficient and healthy places to live and work.
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photovoltaic
Construction; Green building
The generation of power using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.
refrigerant
Construction; Green building
A chemical that produces a refrigerating effect, sometimes emitting compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and global warming.
soil erosion
Construction; Green building
The displacement of soil by wind, water, or other moving currents, sometimes leading to landscape degradation, ecosystem damage, or waterway pollution.
solar space heat
Construction; Green building
The use of power generated by sunlight to heat the interior of a building.
stormwater runoff
Construction; Green building
Precipitation water that flows off of non-permeable surfaces rather than being absorbed into the ground.
urban heat island effect (UHIE)
Construction; Green building
The tendency of an urban area to be hotter than its surrounding areas. The temperature difference usually is larger at night than during the day, and is most apparent when winds are weak. The main ...
