As our planet's dwindling resources become more scarce, and the need to find alternate energy sources becomes more pressing, green investing has become like Madonna. In Vogue. Last I checked, Hoboken has four green projects underway. Not faux green. Not projects where they put some fake grass on the roof and advertise "environmentally friendly" building. Not that. We're talking certified green projects.
Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources. Resources like energy. Like water. Like materials. Increasing efficiency while reducing impacts on human health and the environment. This is done by utilizing better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. Makes sense right?
Effective green building can lead to:
1) Reduced operating costs by increasing productivity and using less energy and water.
2) Improved public and occupant health due to improved indoor air quality.
3) Reduced environmental impacts by, for example, lessening storm water runoff and the heat island effect.
Increasing number of municipalities and corporations are beginning to demand and set internal standards for green buildings within their organizations. Growth in green building organizations, attendance at professional conferences, and consumer awareness grows exponentially. And it's about time. Find a green building near you. Tell 'em Mr. Dynamite sent ya!
Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources. Resources like energy. Like water. Like materials. Increasing efficiency while reducing impacts on human health and the environment. This is done by utilizing better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. Makes sense right?
Effective green building can lead to:
1) Reduced operating costs by increasing productivity and using less energy and water.
2) Improved public and occupant health due to improved indoor air quality.
3) Reduced environmental impacts by, for example, lessening storm water runoff and the heat island effect.
Increasing number of municipalities and corporations are beginning to demand and set internal standards for green buildings within their organizations. Growth in green building organizations, attendance at professional conferences, and consumer awareness grows exponentially. And it's about time. Find a green building near you. Tell 'em Mr. Dynamite sent ya!
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