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Green building glossary

A glossary of words and phrases used in green construction and sustainable development.

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Joule (or J)

The physical measurement for work. One joule equals the work needed to lift one kilogramme ten centimetres off the ground; it can also be used to measure heat energy. One kilocalorie, an older energy unit, equals 4.1868 kilojoules.

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