the benefits of green materials in the building construction

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THE BENEFITS OF GREEN MATERIALS IN THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Introduction Nowadays, people build building and structures for meet their social need and for shelter from out sided attack which is like wind, rain, heat, cold, and sunlight, but the environmental impact caused by the construction industry throughout of history it’s very high because in statistical terms we can say that the construction sector is responsible for 50% of natural resources used, 40% of the energy consumed and 50% of total waste generated [1]. Therefore, this essay presented a series of benefits that can be achieved when the construction industry uses green materials in its projects. Body The materials selection to constructing a project, it has many influences in its design and performance. The effects of this selection affect different stages of the lifespan of the construction and it can be measured from two points of view. In the first place, there are impacts Conclusion Bibliography

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Page 1: The Benefits of Green Materials in the Building Construction

THE BENEFITS OF GREEN MATERIALS IN THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Introduction

Nowadays, people build building and structures for meet their social need and for shelter from out sided attack which is like wind, rain, heat, cold, and sunlight, but the environmental impact caused by the construction industry throughout of history it’s very high because in statistical terms we can say that the construction sector is responsible for 50% of natural resources used, 40% of the energy consumed and 50% of total waste generated [1]. Therefore, this essay presented a series of benefits that can be achieved when the construction industry uses green materials in its projects.

Body

The materials selection to constructing a project, it has many influences in its design and performance. The effects of this selection affect different stages of the lifespan of the construction and it can be measured from two points of view. In the first place, there are impacts

Conclusion

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