Informing the decision makers on the cost and value of green building
Bartlett, E.
Informing the decision makers on the cost and value of green building - 2000 - Building Research and Information 28 (5/6) 2000, 315-324(10) .
Challenges the traditional way in which the value of green buildings is assessed in terms of their environmental friendliness, energy efficiency and whole life cost. In the UK the perception exists that more energy efficient and environmentally friendly buildings cost between 5% and 15% more to build. Suggests construction professionals need to be informed of the whole life cost and environmental impact of buildings so that they can encourage key stakeholders to make more sustainable choices. Considers these issues along with case studies from recent projects. Graphs and diagrams. References.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION
GREEN BUILDINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
VALUE
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
LIFE-CYCLE COSTING
COST ESTIMATES
ECONOMICS
FINANCE
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Informing the decision makers on the cost and value of green building - 2000 - Building Research and Information 28 (5/6) 2000, 315-324(10) .
Challenges the traditional way in which the value of green buildings is assessed in terms of their environmental friendliness, energy efficiency and whole life cost. In the UK the perception exists that more energy efficient and environmentally friendly buildings cost between 5% and 15% more to build. Suggests construction professionals need to be informed of the whole life cost and environmental impact of buildings so that they can encourage key stakeholders to make more sustainable choices. Considers these issues along with case studies from recent projects. Graphs and diagrams. References.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION
GREEN BUILDINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
VALUE
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
LIFE-CYCLE COSTING
COST ESTIMATES
ECONOMICS
FINANCE
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING