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8 Benefits of Building Green

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In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, the idea of going green has gone from a fad to a way of life. One of the biggest outcomes of this new way of thinking was the invention of the smart, sustainable building.

Did you know that buildings account for almost one-half of the world’s entire material and energy consumption, one-sixth of fresh water use and a quarter of all wood harvested? So it is not a matter of should you build green, it is that you can’t afford not to build green. Green buildings are the most cost-effective construction solution around.

This article from GreenLiving.About.com outlines the top 8 benefits of building green.

1.    Lower building costs: Green buildings can save you money. It is that simple. A 2003 study by the California Sustainable Building Task Force shows that an initial green design investment of just 2 percent will produce savings greater than 10 times the initial investment, based on a very conservative 20-year building lifespan. Do we really need 7 more reasons to convince you?

2.    Increase productivity: Healthy and comfortable employees are happy employees. And happy employees are more productive. A study, sponsored in part by commercial real estate giant Cushman & Wakefield, reported 30 percent fewer sick days among one company’s employees, and discovered a 10 percent increase in net revenue per employee in another company, after each office moved to LEED-certified buildings.

3. Increase your home’s market value: Going green can actually make you some green (see what we did there?). The increased value comes from the knowledge that green construction means lower maintenance costs.

4. Healthy people tend to be happier people: The EPA estimates that indoor air pollution may be 2 to 5 times worse, and sometimes more than 100 times worse, than outdoor air quality. Green buildings improve upon ventilation and use non-toxic materials, cutting down on instances of Sick Building Syndrome.

5. Tax benefit: Federal tax incentives have been enacted to encourage the design and construction of energy-efficient green buildings, both residential and commercial.

6. Increase sales: A California survey of over 100 stores (all operated by the same retailer) found that sales were 40 percent higher when stores were lighted with skylights instead of electric lighting. The use of skylights also helps to lower electric costs.

7. Lower utility demand: Reduced demand on electricity, gas, and water means lower utility bills.

8. Improve quality of life: You can’t put a price on good health.

If building green can save you money, increase your building’s market value (making you money), increase your company’s productivity and profit (making you more money), and improve your health, why haven’t you called T.W.Ellis yet to see how they can help you go green?

If have any questions at all, contact TW Ellis by calling 800-852-8335 or click heretoday!

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