Benefits of Going Green
Building the Green Communities way offers a wide array of benefits for building developers, investors, residents and the environment, leading to healthier homes and communities, lower energy and water costs, and a protected environment.
Healthier Homes and Communities
Housing conditions are important factors influencing health. Green design and building practices can create healthier home environments through better indoor air quality and healthier building materials.
Lower Energy and Water Costs
Buildings are better performing, cutting utility costs for owners, residents and building managers.
A Stronger Environment
How and where we build has a huge environmental impact. Buildings account for 38 percent of annual carbon dioxide emissions, 30 percent of both raw materials waste and landfill waste and 12 percent of potable water consumption. Environmentally responsible site planning and development, along with energy- and water-efficient buildings can make a positive contribution to environmental protection,
More Sustainable Cities for Our Future
Mayors around the country are advancing bold visions for making their cities more environmentally sustainable through strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, manage water and energy resources and create more livable communities. Ensuring new and existing buildings – for all residents – are healthy and efficient should be a key strategy for any green city.
Benefits of Going Green:
- For developers and owners - developers and owners gain a competitive edge in a marketplace that is increasingly demanding healthier, higher-performance affordable housing.
- For investors and lenders - investors and lenders reap the good will and positive public relations of association with a movement universally perceived as right for the times.
- For residents - housing conditions have long been seen as important factors influencing health. Green design and building practices can create healthier home environments through better indoor air quality and healthier building materials.
- For the Environment - green housing reduces development impact on the environment and increases sustainability in housing.
