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Home > SeaGreen > Materials Efficiency: What, Why & How

Materials Efficiency: What, Why and How

  • Reduce, reuse and recycle building materials
  • Conserves local and regional natural resources
  • Many building products and techniques contribute to more durable and less resource intensive buildings

Chapter includes the what, why and how of:

  • Waste Management & Recycling
  • Foundation
  • Framing
  • Roof & Skin
  • Interior Finishes

A sample of Materials Efficiency content
from Chapter 5: Action Item 5-5

Action Item 5-5











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