It definitely pays to go green, especially when building. LineShapeSpace got to work with their friends at Autodesk to tell the story about sustainable architecture, construction, AND why it matters for small business. The infographic below dives into explanations, costs, examples and reasoning’s as to why going green with building is the way to go. Cha-ching!
Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of your home to minimize environmental impacts. Some of the ways to build green are by choosing better building materials, as well as choosing more efficient appliances to save on energy and water consumption.
Some Statistics
Buildings in the United States account for;
- 39% Energy Use
- 68% Electricity Consumption
- 30% Landfill Waste
- 38% CO2 Emissiona
- 12% Water Consumption
Buy Recycled
Examples of construction materials that can be readily found with recycled content include:
- Insulation
- Carpet & Carpet Padding
- Plastic Lumber
- Kitchen Countertops
- Glass Tiles
- Drywall
- Steel
- Landscaping Materials
Benefits of Building Green
Environmental
- Emissions reduction
- Water conservation
- Storm-water management
- Temperature moderation
- Waste reduction
Economic
- Energy and water savings
- Lower utility demand
- Reduced building costs
- Increased property values
- Decreased infrastructure strain
- Tax Benefits
Social
- Improved health and productivity
- Improved quality of life
- Green bragging rights
- Better sustainable conscience
For more information on building green and the benefits that come with it, take a look at the infographic below.
