green building

English - English

Definition of green building in English English dictionary

A building designed to be ecologically correct by using resources efficiently, using internal recycling, renewable energy sources, recyclable or biodegradable construction materials, and blending in with the local environment, particularly in out-of-town locations. The aims are to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact, and to take human health factors into consideration

The design and construction of such buildings

Hyphenation

green build·ing

Turkish pronunciation

grin bîldîng

Synonyms

sustainable building

Pronunciation

/ˈgrēn ˈbəldəɴɢ/ /ˈɡriːn ˈbɪldɪŋ/