"green building" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: green buildings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} green building (countable and uncountable, plural green buildings)
  1. (countable) 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. Tags: countable Synonyms: sustainable building Related terms: LEED
    Sense id: en-green_building-en-noun-aNvunjVM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 70 30
  2. (uncountable) The design and construction of such buildings Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-green_building-en-noun-BwDIN1-8

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