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100			_aBartlett, E.
245			_aInforming the decision makers on the cost and value of green building
260			_c2000
490			_aBuilding Research and Information _v28 (5/6) 2000, 315-324(10)
520			_aChallenges 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.
590			_aABS
650			_aENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION
650			_aGREEN BUILDINGS
650			_aENERGY EFFICIENCY
650			_aVALUE
650			_aCONSTRUCTION COSTS
650			_aLIFE-CYCLE COSTING
650			_aCOST ESTIMATES
650			_aECONOMICS
650			_aFINANCE
650			_aSUSTAINABLE BUILDING
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
700			_aHoward, N.
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999			_c65068 _d65068