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Green Construction: Websites

Guide to finding resources on Green Construction

Modular Building Institute (MBI)

Modular Building Institute (MBI) Awards

The Modular Building Institute gives recognition to buildings constructed with "green" planning and innovation in mind in the form of yearly awards.

Legacy Living Lab in Fleetwood, Australia. Winner of the Best of Show Green Building 2022 Modular Award.

Basic Information

U.S Environmental Protection Agency
In the United States, buildings account for:

39 percent of total energy use
12 percent of the total water consumption
68 percent of total electricity consumption
38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions
CalRecycle Green Building Basics
California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)

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"Buildings account for one-sixth of the world's fresh water withdrawals, one-quarter of its wood harvest, and two-fifths of its material and energy flows... Building "green" is an opportunity to use our resources efficiently while creating healthier buildings that improve human health, build a better environment, and provide cost savings."

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Earthship Design
Radically sustainable homes made of recycled materials.

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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2025 4:51 PM
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