Convincing the Owner to go LEED~®

摘要

What does LEED~® cost? You know it is coming: dollars always seem to be the foremost concern. It inevitably becomes the focus within moments of entering a discussion about Green design. There is an ironic hope in the problem itself; rising fuel costs and the increased awareness of global warming has made sustainability a much easier sell. Financial payback comes in many forms. Educational institutions and commercial ventures are seeing a rising number of promising candidates who will base their choice on the institutions value systems. Recycling programs, Green building, healthy lifestyles, and even responsible portfolio investments are important criteria for the new generation of applicants.