The benefits of green building are multifaceted. The obvious advantage is environmental. Green building can improve air and water quality, enhance and protect ecosystems reduce solid waste and conserve natural resources There are also direct and indirect financial benefits to high performance buildings. Less toxic materials and improved ventilation lead to healthier employees and therefore less sick days and a possible reduction in healthcare costs. Healthier employees me better quality of life and therefore less turnover. Studies confirm that work environments that with abundant light, efficient ventilation and lower toxicity lead to comfortable more productive occupants. Direct financial benefits are reduced operating costs. High performance buildings use energy more efficiently and resulting in high ROI. “LEED certified buildings perform 25-30% better than non-LEED buildings in terms of energy use. Gold and Platinum LEED certified buildings have energy savings approaching 50%.” Green building becomes a financial asset to the owners; they have a greater marketing potential and higher lease rates with less tenant turnover. The benefits of LEED building also extends to the community. Typically, green buildings are a welcome asset to a community because they demonstrate shared values.

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