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The Controversy Of Going Green

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Going green is a phrase that has swept America back and forth multiple times over the past few decades. No matter where one is to go, a person is likely to see something that contributes to the environment. This could be anything from community cleanup programs, to designated bins for trash and recyclables. Even the way buildings are made contribute to the topic of going green. One reason why industries take up the theme of going green is to the fact that there is money to be made. Minimizing waste in construction and manufacturing help companies to save money. Sustainability is a process of changing the way things are done to optimize performance and minimize waste. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) enforces laws and regulations on …show more content…

(“Building Information Modeling”) BIM is digital, meaning it is able to be shared with all people working on the project so that it can be modified where it is needed. Along with being able to share, BIM is capable of showing how much pressure is applied to objects in the buildings. The materials these objects are made of can also be changed very easily with a few taps on a screen or clicks of a mouse. With all this in mind, where is building information technology going? Well, right now, it is going nowhere for a few reasons. People may take courses and tutorials in different programs, but in the end, it is still difficult to see errors. Most errors are able to blend in with the pieces that are in the correct place. The issue is that the computer isn’t aware. Computers are being given commands, they aren’t able to point out what is wrong because they don’t know. Another issue is that everyone working on a project using BIM must know what they are looking at and how to use the tools. Until these issues are resolved, BIM won’t be going into the future improved. (Azhar Salman, “Building Information Modeling (BIM): Benefits, Risks and …show more content…

The organization proposed a certification system in 1993 that was made public in 2000. This system is known as LEED. LEED stands for Leadership and Environmental Design. (“USGBC History” usgbc.org) LEED will certify construction projects, and developments through a system with four levels of certification; Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. These four levels are earned through nine categories of points. The nine categories are Interactive Process, Location and Transportation, Materials and Resources, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Sustainable Sites, Indoor Environment Quality, Innovation, and Regional Priority. Get enough points, and you will achieve one of the four levels of certifications. Even though LEED was created for the US, it is still recognized globally. It is proven to work efficiently, the system improves with new versions, and companies love it so much because it helps them save money, making LEED a great asset to the construction industry. (“LEED”

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