Green Building
WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING?
Green or sustainable buildings are environmentally sensitive,
energy conscious and provide healthier indoor air quality.
Green buildings provide:
- Energy efficiency
- Water Conservation
- Reduced runoff
- Reduced on site waste by reusing and recycling
- Smart growth thru sustainable development
- Improved living space with reduced indoor air pollution
- Smarter designs
- Increased property values with reduced lifecycle costs
- Reduced impact on the environment
Top five reasons to Build Green ~
- Green Building is the Building of the Future. Growing
environmental awareness is driving consumers to look for
earth friendly alternatives to the status quo.
- Economic Incentives Increase the Demand For Green Building.
Consumers can experience savings from government rebates
and lower utility bills.
- Health Incentives Also Increase Demand. Non-toxic materials
foster a healthy indoor environment which increases employee
productivity and benefits personal well being.
- Added Publicity and Marketability of Green Developments.
Obtaining a "green" label adds another degree
of publicity and marketability to the development.
- Way of Making Positive Contributions to the Environment.
Going "green" allows contractors to relieve the
strain on the earth caused by a large influx of new building
developments.
For More Information on the City of Sarasota's Environmental Management
Please contact: Alison Albee at 941-365-2200 x. 6317
