The Economic Case for 'High Performance Buildings'

摘要

A well-planned approach to building design and development can lead to the construction of facilities that are green "both ways" -that is, facilities that are not only more environmentally-benign, but also facilities that are more economically-beneficial for their owners and operators than those based on more traditional designs, processes, and materials. "Green buildings," or "high performance buildings" as they are increasingly being called, are being commissioned in growing numbers. As more of these facilities come on line, the data supporting the economic case for them is also growing, and that case it very compelling. In this article, the author examines comparisons between traditional and "high performance" buildings to highlight the long-term competitive advantage.