What’s the rest of the world doing when it comes to green building?
Many countries have developed their own standards for green building. Programs include Green Star in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; AQUA in Brazil; PromisE in Finland; DGNB in Germany; GRIHA in India; Protocollo Itaca in Italy; Green Mark in Singapore; and VERDE in Spain. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is also found in Canada, India, and Mexico.

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1. Doesn’t green building just add more costs?
2. I want to start building green, where can I start?
3. If I paint my building green, does that qualify as green building?
4. What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and why should I avoid such products?
5. What is an Energy Star?
6. What is the United States Green Building Council?
7. What is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)?
8. What are some other green building certification programs?
9. What’s the rest of the world doing when it comes to green building?
10. What is a net-zero building?
11. What is embedded energy?