This document summarizes the economic and environmental benefits of green building design and construction. It finds that while green building features may increase initial costs by 0-10%, they provide significant life-cycle savings through reduced energy and water usage. Studies show green buildings use 30-80% less energy and have lower operating costs, with paybacks typically within 2-10 years. Green features also improve occupant health, productivity and test scores. The document advocates for policies to promote green building by offsetting initial costs through incentives.
Polkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin Wood
Eco benefits
1. Economic Benefits of Green Building Design and Construction A primer for government decision makers
2. Economic Benefits of Green Building Design and Construction A primer for builders and project managers
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10. E nergy Efficiency & Lighting Example: Energy Efficient Windows Can decrease heating costs by 40%
11. E nergy Efficiency & Lighting Example: Energy Efficient Windows Can decrease cooling costs by 32%
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Editor's Notes
Sources: California Energy Commission, California Energy Demand 2000-2010 Staff Report, June 2000 US Department of Energy, website, December 18, 2000 http://www.sustainable .doe.gov/buildings/gbintro.shtml Building Futures, 1998, Gottfried Technology, Inc. California Integrated Waste Management Board website: http://www. ciwmb .ca. gov / ConDemo /
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change: the 1990 and 1992 IPPC Assessments (Geneva, Switzerland; World Meteorological Organization and United Nations Environment Program, 1992.)
Sources: Additional first cost: “LEED Green Building Rating System, Questions and Responses to the draft Supplement to LEED version 2.0 for California State Construction Projects,” January 8, 2001, Green Building Technical Group. Incentives: Draft “Building California’s Sustainable Future, A Blueprint for State Facilities” 4/2/01.
