Why Build Green?

Green Buildings Lead to Long-Term Cost Savings 
84% of executives said that energy costs were lower in green buildings, and 68% said overall operating costs were lower. Green buildings create an attractive cost/benefit ratio according to most executives, and are considered to be less expensive than non-green buildings for several key measures of cost.

The Further Case for Green
In addition to a reduction of energy costs, improved health and well-being of occupants (76%), increased building value (72%) and higher asking-rents (65%) were most often cited as benefits of green buildings. Survey respondents noted several other benefits to green building, including overall higher return on investment (52%), higher occupancy rates (49%), increased worker productivity (46%) and improved learning in schools (41%).

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