Green Building = Minimum Environmental Impact

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.

Building Science = Building Performance

The collection of scientific knowledge that focuses on the analysis and control of the physical phenomena affecting buildings. This includes the detailed analysis of building materials and building envelope systems.  The practical purpose of building science is to provide predictive capability to optimize building performance and understand or prevent building failures.

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