Integrated Design is a concept that involves a global view of the project.
All systems and design choices impact one another. By utilizing green building techniques throughout the project, the maximum benefits will be accrued while reducing harmful environmental impacts.
A simple choice of paint can maximize the window selection which, in turn, can reduce the amount of lighting necessary. This is connected to the solar design which impacts insulation, HVAC, and roofing thus resulting in energy cost savings.
A Few of the Advantages of Building Green are:
Economic: Lower costs for energy and water and greater property marketability.
Environmental: Reduce energy consumption and reduce pollution of the air and water.
Social: Support local and sustainable economies, provide healthier and more productive work environments, and reduce demand on municipal services.
Intriguing Information...
Retail Stores that utilize daylighting (a form of green lighting design) have 40% higher sales.
Green Design Water Systems use less than 1/4 of the water of the consumed in commercial buildings.
Utility costs can be cut in half with a green design relative to commerical construction.
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