Why is green engineering cost-effective?

Consider the following facts:

The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that most of the cancer deaths in the country were caused due to radon gas emission in non-green buildings. In fact, scientific research has established the fact that indoor air pollution may be 2 to 100 times worse than outdoor air pollution. Moreover, the ever increasing population of asthmatics is triggered by the poor indoor air quality at work places.

On the above grounds, the high cost for commercial building design might seem to be a negligible investment when it comes to the health of the occupants. In fact, Green design and planning might cost you more as compared to conventional architecture. However, experts believe that it proves to be really cost-effective if we consider the capital savings on a long term basis. According to a 2003 study by the California Sustainable Task Force, green design can generate savings 10 times greater than an initial investment of 2 per cent.

Add to it the profit that would be incurred because of enhanced productivity. Interestingly, study of 31 green commercial architecture in Seattle reveal that absenteeism was 40 per cent less as compared to other buildings. Experts deduce that this is because of better working environment. Organic material used for construction- be it milk and organic based paint or bricks- reduces health hazard among the occupants. Another study by a real estate biggie highlights the fact that working in a green atmosphere can provide a boost of 10 per cent in the net revenue generation per employee. Similarly, a departmental store using organic construction elements or infrastructure can witness a boost in sale of about 40 per cent with respect to other stores.

It is pretty interesting to note that green buildings-be it residential or commercial- quote high resale value pertaining to their low maintenance costs. These buildings also have high occupancy rates. The US government too is supporting the cause of green building by levying reduced tax impositions on the owners.

FX FOWLE is a pioneer in architectural services in USA; precisely why it has been awarded the prestigious MIPIM Future Project Award, Honor Award for Architecture by the American Institute if Architects, Cultural Project of the Year award by the New York Construction Magazine, Best Urban Design Project by the World Architecture News, and many more.

Author:

Janet Cruise

About the Author:

Janet Cruise is a well known architect who has established breakthrough technology in the field of green architecture. She believes that a proper environmental design forms an integral part of green architecture. For more information, she recommends you to visit www.fxfowle.com.

Summery:

Green architecture is fast gaining popularity among the architects worldwide because of its environmental-friendly approach towards design and construction.