California raises green building standards

One of the first states in United States,California approved for new standards for building approval, that is called the green building standards. The codes of new standards were sanctioned on Thursday and the codes include use of low energy and water.

The mew school, offices, houses and buildings constructed in California will use 15 % less energy, 20% less water and 50% less landscaping. Initially the code will be voluntary and it will be made mandatory in a few years.