Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

green building

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.90 in modern English

Syllables
green build-ing
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A building designed to be ecologically correct by using resources efficiently, using internal recycling, renewable energy sources, recyclable or biodegradable construction materials, and blending in with the local environment, particularly in out-of-town locations. The aims are to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact, and to take human health factors into consideration.

Countable

noun

The design and construction of such buildings

Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

green buildings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

LEED

Synonyms

sustainable building

Questions

What does green building mean?
A building designed to be ecologically correct by using resources efficiently, using internal recycling, renewable energy sources, recyclable or biodegradable construction materials, and blending in with the local environment, particularly in out-of-town locations. The aims are to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact, and to take human health factors into consideration.

How to pronounce green building

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