Bartlett, E and Howard, N (2000) Informing the decision makers on the cost and value of green building. Building Research & Information, 28(5-6), pp. 315-324. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
This paper seeks to challenge the traditional way in which we assess the value of green buildings in terms of their environmental friendliness, energy efficiency and whole life cost. In the UK, quantity surveyors (or cost consultants) have a perception that more energy efficient and environmentally friendly buildings cost between 5% and 15% more to build from the outset. This common assumption is not backed up by recent research and should be questioned. Construction professionals need to be informed of the whole life cost and environmental impact of buildings so that they can encourage key stakeholders to make more sustainable choices. These emerging issues together with practical tools are considered with case studies from recent projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | clients; cost estimates; economics; environmental performance; finance; green buildings; investors; life-cycle costing; property; UK |
| Index terms: | environmental impact, green building, construction professional, cost estimate, costing, case study, investor, quantity surveying, environmental performance, environmentally friendly, energy efficiency, whole life cost, cost consultant |
| Subjects: | professional development, sustainable design, accounting and finance, design practice, sustainability assessment, financial analysis, sociology, environmental impact, data collection methods, profession, financial and cost management, sustainability and energy |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Cost Management, Information Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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