benefits of a sustainable building

The health, economic and environmental benefits of building sustainably are significant.

health benefits

• A warm, dry building all year round has been proven to improve the health of its occupants, reducing the number of doctors visits.
• A building free from the toxins that are prevalent in typical building materials has been proven to reduce the instances of asthma attacks and irritated airways.
• A naturally lit building has been proven to increase the performance of its occupants.

economic benefits

• A small increase in the cost of building a sustainable building (typically 0 - 5%) results in significantly reduced operating costs (up to 40%).
• Overseas experience has shown that energy-efficient, sustainable buildings command a higher resale value when sold.
• Sustainably designed office buildings and homes command higher rental rates.

environmental benefits

The evidence is overwhelming that humans have created the current climate change crisis. In New Zealand, buildings use approximately 40% of all the energy consumed. It is vital for the safety of our children's and grandchildren's planet that we take measures to improve the health of our planet. Designing energy-efficient, sustainable buildings will help significantly with this massive challenge we face.