First Costs
Reduced operational costs, improved occupant health and productivity, and buildings with small ecological footprints: these are the ways we make the case for green buildings.
What about first cost?
Perhaps to the detriment of green building adoption, we’ve been letting flashy products and innovative case studies paint a picture of higher first costs for green buildings. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Constraints fuel creativity, and plenty of projects are leveraging budgets limitations to meet sustainability goals by designing simpler, more effective spaces.
First Costs
Deep Dives
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Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Cost Premiums of LEED for Hospitals Low, but a Deterrent
News Analysis
Costs associated with LEED add around 1% to hospitals' capital costs. Lacking data on operational benefits, some see that as deterrent.
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Solar Homes Slapped with Fee by Arizona Utility
News Brief
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Tenants Drawing the Blinds in Their Glass Buildings
News Brief
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Cornell Reports No Revenue Boost for Green Hotels
News Brief
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
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