The purpose of the North Carolina State University Green Build database is to help you find projects in the State of North Carolina that have implemented specific green building techniques, strategies, or technologies.

"Green building" is sometimes referred to as "high performance building" or "sustainable building." It means that

• energy, water, and materials are used efficiently during the construction and lifetime of the structure
• The health and productivity of occupants is supported;
• The impact of the structure on the local and global environment is minimized.

This database is a collection of case studies, but it is organized in such a way that you can

• identify projects by any one of about 140 techniques, strategies, and technologies related to green building.
• You can also identify projects by location, building type, or site condition.
• New construction and retrofits to existing buildings.

Source NCGreenbuilding.org