Environmental considerations and cultural influences have created an immensely diverse collection of architectural styles. From castles to mud thatches, mansions to shanties, the 'home' has grown to represent a seemingly limitless array of structures. Different levels of wealth and power have warranted various sizes, luxuries, and even defenses in a 'home'

 

Although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement current practices in creating greener structures, the common objective is that green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:·

• Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources·

• Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity· 

• Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation