When you break down greenhouse gas emissions – more than a third come from buildings. Using fossil fuels to heat our homes, apartments, businesses and factories, along with hot water and cooking all add up. The Green Building movement is a way to address environmental impacts rom emissions to sustainable materials and other factors
On this episode of Deeper Shade of Green, US Green Building Council Regional Director Monique Owens shares her take on the advantages of green building and just how widespread its practices are. She reflects on policies and regulations that can make homes, apartments and businesses cleaner and healthier. Owens also reflects on the urgency of reducing emissions though design and construction.
Music for this episode of Deeper Shade of Green comes from the Syracuse-based Jazz group E.S.P., the song is Reach.
Production help, research and guest booking by Hector Perez.
