Economic Benefits
- May be easier to finance because of their durability, healthiness, and flexibility.
- Lifetime costs are lower.
- Operational savings result from energy efficiency and water conservation strategies.
There is growing evidence that sustainable buildings provide financial rewards for building owners, landlords and tenants. Sustainable buildings typically have Lower annual costs for energy, water, maintenance/repair, and other operating expenses. Although some sustainable design features carry a higher first cost, the payback period is often short, and the lifecycle cost is typically lower than the cost for conventional design features.
