Building Green: What’s New. What’s Next. | The Wall Street Journal – Special Advertising Section
Current economic difficulties have led to a slowdown of new commercial development, and the focus for many owners and developers now is on retrofitting existing buildings to meet modern standards of sustainability. The twin grails are the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, and Energy Star certification from the U.S. government β and achieving them is usually feasible and often profitable. In fact, many observers say βitβs LEED or bleed,β when it comes to attracting tenants and investors.
Is your home energy efficient and environmentally responsible? The latest trend in the commercial market is to renovate to green standards, and it’s only a matter of time before the residential side of the industry is in the same position. Renovating with green materials and products means saving money in the long run, and adds a valuable advantage to Colorado Springs homes for sale. The commercial industry has embraced green renovations with open arms and is realizing the competitive advantages to environmentally friendly practices. With LEED and Energy Star providing guidelines for how to develop commercial property smartly, perhaps its time for there to be a guide to residential green renovations as well!
