Glossary

Terms for Green Architecture, Building & Energy

This glossary includes more than 300 solar terms, as well as hundreds of additional sustainable design and construction terms.

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Outgas

Definition: The emitting of fumes into the air; there are numerous building materials that have chemicals in them which outgas, when exposed to high temperatures, moisture and/or ozone levels.