Benefits of 'Green' Living
Personal
- Increased Buying Power
- More Comfortable Living
- Greater Personal Satisfaction
Environmental
- Reduce Solid Waste
- Conserve Natural Resources
- Improve Air and Water Quality
- Protect and Enhance Ecosystems
Economic
- Increase Home Value
- Reduce Operating Costs
- Extend Home-value Life Cycle
Health and Community
- Higher Quality of Life
- Enhanced Comfort & Health
- Minimize Strain on Infrastructure
- Improve Air &Thermal Environments
Green Homes 
Green Benefits
Green BenefitsEnergy Efficient Green Homes Are a Market Trend
Building Green is Good Business
Fueled by an unprecedented level of government initiatives, heightened demand for residential green construction and continued improvements in sustainable materials, McGraw Hill reports that the overall green building market is expected to double from today's $36-49 billion to $96-140 billion by 2013.
The Green Home Business Case is Compelling...
- 8-9% Decrease in Operating Costs
- 7.5% Increase in Value
- 6.6% Increase on ROI
- 3.5% Increase in Occupancy Ratio
- 3% Increase in Rent Ratio
Source: McGraw Hill (2009)
The business case will become even stronger as the market matures, standards are introduced and best practices are implemented.
