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'''This thesis studied the definition of a green building and the elements associated with the construction of sustainability. There are many rating systems available across the country both private and public. The most well-known is the LEED rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council. LEED has several rating programs now available. In this thesis, I will discuss why Green Building is more significant than conventional building and methods of Green Building like construction Phases. Conventional buildings produce high amounts of greenhouse gas, a large quantity of construction and demolition debris (which decrease landfill capacity), disturb natural resources, and consume much energy and water. Implementation of various simple and sustainable techniques practiced individually can help in many ways to create an environmentally friendly structure, consume minimal natural resources and at the same time be economical. This paper tries to study the Green Building construction method and innovative technologies that enable us to create a sustainable structure. It also includes design concepts of Green Building, methodology and materials requirements, and ideas and suggestions to create a checklist for a builder to refer to the various suggestions in every phase of construction of a general structure. '''Key Words: '''Green Building, Construction of Sustainability, LEED, Minimal Natural Resources, and Sustainable Structure.

Abstract

This thesis studied the definition of a green building and the elements associated with the
construction of sustainability. There are many rating systems available across the country
both private and public. The most well-known is the LEED rating system developed by the
United States Green Building Council. LEED has several rating programs now available. In
this thesis, I will discuss why Green Building is more significant than conventional building
and methods of Green Building like construction Phases. Conventional buildings produce
high amounts of greenhouse gas, a large quantity of construction and demolition debris
(which decrease landfill capacity), disturb natural resources, and consume much energy and
water. Implementation of various simple and sustainable techniques practiced individually
can help in many ways to create an environmentally friendly structure, consume minimal
natural resources and at the same time be economical. This paper tries to study the Green
Building construction method and innovative technologies that enable us to create a
sustainable structure. It also includes design concepts of Green Building, methodology and
materials requirements, and ideas and suggestions to create a checklist for a builder to
refer to the various suggestions in every phase of construction of a general structure.