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Biodegradable
Capable of decomposing under natural conditions
Carbon footprint
A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity.
Ecosystem
A community where living organisms interact with each other and their non living environment.
Environmental sustainability
long-term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations
High-performance green building
a structure designed to conserve water and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and create a healthful indoor environment
integrated design team
all the individuals involved in a building project from early in the design process, including the design professionals, the owner's representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors
Life-cycle assessment (LCA)
an analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process or service
Market transformation
systematic improvements in performance of a market or market segment
Regenerative design
systems based approach that goes beyond sustainability to do more than just reduce damages
Sustainability
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs