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Building green includes such things such as locating the site with regard for the environment, using recycled and sustainably produced building materials, reducing transportation costs and carbon budget by sourcing locally when possible, reducing and conserving both energy and water in construction and occupation of the building, using renewable energy sources, using low energy lighting, and designing for a healthy build environment.

One of the primary standards for green building is LEEDS (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).