Ask the Green Architect: Top Ten Green Building Questions

These are the most common questions I receive in regards to building green:

1. Why do green buildings cost more than traditional buildings?
   
2. What is a "LEED" building?
   
3. What do you mean by a "green" building?
   
4. What is indoor air quality?
   
5. Which is better: a recycled material or a natural material?
   
6. How can I determine if a material is green or not?
   
7. Where can I purchase green building materials and products?
   
8. Are there any building code restrictions on the use of green materials?
   
9. Why should I care about green building?
   
10. Why aren't ALL buildings built to be green?

by Eric Corey Freed