24 February 2008
Building Green
In Brooklyn, they are beginning construction on the first house to be approved by the American Lung Association. This "Health House", located on 93 Nevins Street and 453 Pacific Street in Brooklyn, is the reconstruction of an old 1920s brick laundromat, deli, pharmacy, and townhouses. The building was considered a virtual hazard in it's original state because of it's unhealthy conditions of living and it's possible harm to the environment. This green building is being reconstructed from eco-friendly materials from local sources and will have a number of green features. The related concepts of sustainable development and sustainability are integral to green building.Brooklyn House Article 1
Brooklyn House Article 2
Green construction in NY
Greenbuilding.com
1. Read the first three articles. Name one eco-friendly material the house will be made of and one of its green features. What was one change from the old building?
2. Would you pay extra for living in a green house? Why or why not? How much would be too much?
3. Do you think green building will help reverse the effects of global warming?
4. Go to the green building website. Choose one room of your house and explain something you could do to make it better for your family and environment.
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