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High performance green
commercial buildings bring together the best green design with
state of the art buildings technologies to create superior
spaces for people to work. These buildings offer many benefits
to not only the people who occupy them, but the building owner.
Common economic benefits of a Green Commercial Building
Increased building value
Lower energy bills
Lower water use requirements
Lower sewage disposable costs
Enhance building visibility
Increased space flexibility
Increased sales
Increased employee productivity
Higher employee retention rates
Reduced Liability exposure
Stronger market desire & higher occupancy rates
Ability to obtain higher leasing rates
Many green building owners report that when ever an office is
turned into a smarter greener office, the payback of any
additional expense is recaptured within the first few months
simply through increased worker productivity. When people feel
that there work environment is a stimulating and healthy place,
it further inspires them and increases their output and quality.
Another important advantage to green buildings is the ability to
attract and maintain top notch employees. Talented people want
to work in day lit spaces with superior indoor environmental
quality. They also wish to stay in healthy work spaces.
Green buildings also significantly reduce “Churn Costs” – the
cost to renovate spaces and move employees. The State of
Pennsylvania estimated that they reduced these costs from $2,500
to $250 for people in green buildings with raised flooring.
BKM total office in East Hartford is a model of a green office
building. The building is a complete renovation of an old
warehouse. It is aggressively day lit, has a raised floor
heating & cooling system, and uses several energy efficient and
green technologies.
(Pictures of BKM)
What is clear is that businesses whose offices are in green
buildings have a profound competitive advantage. Owners of these
buildings have reduced operating costs and higher rates of
return. Finally, Green Buildings are the future of most
commercial buildings and early adopters will receive the
greatest benefits.
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