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BUILDING GREEN Design Good design incorporates the best of a building site's features. Ideally a house will be located so that it can be passively heated by the sun, have protection from north winds, and blend in with the native landscape of the site. In urban environments, good siting is not always available and yet it should still feel in harmony with its surroundings. Proper structure and order (construction and design) will help to ensure that a building is safe and enjoyable to live in. Wherever possible, use natural materials that are sustainable, non-toxic, and can be recycled. Plan for energy conservation, natural ventilation, and natural daylighting. Work to reduce material consumption and impact on the natural environment by building no larger than needed: less is more. By building green, we nurture the environment locally and globally.
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