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■ ■ Learn more about green building and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green rating system:

It’s important to remember that not all green buildings are the same. There are many views of what makes a building green, and green construction practices and tech- niques vary around the world. With that said, here are some examples of features that many view as making a building “green”:

■ ■ Daylighting allows more sunlight to enter a building, which reduces the need for electrical lighting and saves energy.

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