1. Why is concrete green? Resource efficiency- Limestone- most abundant mineral on earth. Fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume- waste byproducts from power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities. www.mii.org www.concretethinker.com/ By Heidi Caldwell Marsh Gooding Logan Nicoll

2. Durability- 2-3 times the average lifespan of “common” building, low maintenance Thermal Mass- Ability to absorb and maintain heat www.texasetchandscore.com http://www.cca.org.nz/images/scan3.jpeg Concrete can be polished for a high-gloss finish w/o wax or coatings VOC FREE

3. Reflectivity- Light color can reduce urban heat islands- Reducing need for A/C in the summer. Stormwater retention- Pervious concrete allows water to pass through it freely- can be matched with grass to make grasscrete http://www.concretenetwork.com/grasscrete/images/grasscrete_hi-res.jpg http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2713628/2/istockphoto_2713628_concrete_road.jpg

4. Minimal Waste- -Project specific quantities -Can be crushed and used in new concrete or as backfill or road base. http://www.pacificdecorative.com/Pacific%20Decorative/Images/stamp.GIF http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/sustainable_living/images/section3_c.jpg

5. Structural Concrete Applications Foundations Basements Footings Slabs Retaining Walls Houses

6. Interior Concrete Applications Decorative Floors Countertops Fireplace Surrounds Sink Basins and Vessels

7. Exterior Concrete Applications Driveways Sidewalks Patios Swimming Pool Decks Streets Parking Lots

8. Information courtesy of http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/greenbuildinginformation/what_makes.html http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/sustainable_living/images/section3_c.jpg http://www.pacificdecorative.com/Pacific%20Decorative/Images/stamp.GIF http://www.concretenetwork.com/grasscrete/images/grasscrete_hi-res.jpg http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2713628/2/istockphoto_2713628_concrete_road.jpg http://www.cca.org.nz/images/scan3.jpeg www.texasetchandscore.com www.mii.org www.concretethinker.com/