Better Investments - According to the McGraw-Hill 2006 Green Building SmartMarket Report, green buildings deliver: 3.5 percent higher occupancy rates, 3 percent higher lease rates, a 7.5 percent average increase in building values and a 6.6 percent higher return on investment.

Myth: Green building doesn't really make a difference?

Fact: According to the USGBC, in the US, buildings are responsible for 39% Energy Consumption;71%Electricity Consumption;12% Portable Water Consumption;30% Raw Material Use;30% Waste Output and 39% CO2 Emissions

Fact: High performance green buildings use less, waste less, and produce less green house gas emissions than conventional buildings. High Performance green building address concerns over rising energy costs, drought and global climate change.

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