Cost of Green: Reality vs. Perception
Recent online surveys suggest that respondents believe that the cost of building green carries a significant premium when compared to non-green buildings, says Greensource. “In spite of persistent claims to the contrary from green advocates, 86 percent of respondents believe that it costs more to build a green building—and not just by a little. Most of those said at least six percent more, and a large group said over 15 percent more. For comparison, data reported by groups such as California’s Sustainable Building Task Force suggests that an experienced team can deliver a green building for less than a two percent premium. Nevertheless, the number of respondents who predicted that green building activity in their firm would increase in the next two to three years grew significantly.”
For more information: Green Buildings Research White Paper, October 2007 The 2007 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, November 2007 The 2007 Green Survey:
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