i-kan - effective green design

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. --Albert Einstein

I•kan Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much energy and natural resources do buildings actually consume?

A: According the United States Green Building Council Buildings Consume:
• 12% of potable water
• 39% of primary energy
• 40% of raw materials
• 48% of carbon emissions
• 70% of electricity

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