Benefits
Benefits of a sustainable facilty include:
- Higher occupancy rate--as much as 4%
- Lower long-term maintenance costs of building systems
- Improved worker retention and productivity
- Lower health costs for employees
- Improved conservation of natural resources through thoughtful site selection
- Lowered heating & cooling cost by orienting the building to take advantage of natural daylighting
- Lowered wastewater management costs through water collection and treatment strategies
- Reduced utility bills with water-efficient plumbing fixtures and energy-efficient lighting fixtures
- Improved public image for the owner by reducing pollution levels and raising the awareness of the community