Building The Green Way  

Oleh:

Lockwood, Charles

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Harvard Business Review bisa di lihat di link (http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/command/detail?sid=f227f0b4-7315-44a4-a7f7-a7cd8cbad80b%40sessionmgr114&vid=12&hid=105&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=bth&jid=HBR) vol. 84 no. 6 (Jun. 2006), page 129.
Topik: BUILDING; collaboration; conservation; cCorporate responsibility; cost benefit analysis; environmental protection; ethics; green buildings; health; location decisions; recycling; standardization; strategic planning; technology; waste disposal; workplace design

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Just five or six years ago, the term "green building" evoked visions of barefoot, tie - dyed, granola - munching denizens. There's been a large shift in perception. Of course, green buildings are still known for conserving natural resources by, for example, minimizing on - site grading, using alternative materials, and recycling construction waste. But people now see the financial advantages as well. Well - designed green buildings yield lower utility costs, greater employee productivity, less absenteeism, and stronger attraction and retention of workers than standard buildings do. Green materials, mechanical systems, and furnishings have become more widely available and considerably less expensive than they used to be - often cheaper than their standard counterparts. So building green is no longer a pricey experiment ; just about any company can do it on a standard budget by following the 10 rules outlined by the author. Reliable building - rating systems like the U. S. Green Building Council's rigorous Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program have done much to underscore the benefits of green construction. LEED evaluates buildings and awards points in several areas, such as water efficiency and indoor environmental quality. Other rating programs include the United Kingdom's Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method and Australia's Green Star. Green construction is not simply getting more respect ; it is rapidly becoming a necessity as corporations push it fully into the mainstream over the next five to 10 years. In fact, the author says, the owners of standard buildings face massive obsolescence. To avoid this problem, they should carry out green renovations. Corporations no longer have an excuse for eschewing environmental and economic sustainability. They have at their disposal tools proven to lower overhead costs, improve productivity, and strengthen the bottom line.

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