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The impact of global warming has brought to the forefront the desperate need of the global community to lessen the impact of human civiliation on the planet. A challenge was put to builders and developers all over the world to lighten the footprint of construction itself. Due to rising carbon emmissions and material production, the impact of building can be staggering.

In the United States, buildings account for:

39 % of total energy use
12 % of the total water consumption
68 % of total electricity consumption
38 % of the carbon dioxide emissions

The built environment has a vast impact on the environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project. Century Developement and PacifiCap Properties in association with Bill Verdon and Andrew Gonzales of Kentwood City Properties are leading the charge in the Denver market to meet the challenge of Building Green. The Welton Pace Project is an environmentally friendly, energy saving developement.

Potential benefits of green building can include:

Environmental benefits

• Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
• Improve air and water quality
• Reduce waste streams
• Conserve and restore natural resources

Economic benefits

• Reduce operating costs
• Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
• Improve occupant productivity
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance

Social benefits

• Enhance occupant comfort and health
• Heighten aesthetic qualities
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
• Improve overall quality of life

 For more information on this article please visit: www.epa.gov

Live Green~Buy Green~Be Green
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