We are a Green Building consultant, this is not the case, despite the initial impression that "green building" initiatives solely assist the environment at the price of human comfort and costs. Environmental health is viewed holistically by proponents of eco-friendly design, who factor in human well-being when making decisions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlines three objectives for green building initiatives: lowering waste and pollution, improving the building occupants' productivity and health, and increasing the efficiency with which water, energy, and other resources are used.