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June 28, 2001 |
Can you build green without going in the red? Each project is unique, making a standardized system for determining fees nearly impossible. Built for life Construction costs make up just a fraction of a building’s expense over its lifetime. Different financial models can reward developers, owners and tenants for thinking green. Affordable AND green? Some say green is too expensive. Others fret over the unknowns. Still, effective strategies exist to bring green affordable housing into the marketplace. Partnerships enhance green development More housing is needed even in the crowded Puget Sound area. But developers can demonstrate environmental sensitivity by working with communities to improve their natural surroundings. Web site aids sustainable building design Betterbricks.com wants businesses to reap the benefits of a well-designed workplace. Green building begins with rethinking old habits Green building isn’t going to be revolutionized by any hot, new product. |
