Does it cost more to have a building comply with Green Globes?
Depending on the region, building a structure to comply with Green Globes normally costs between 1% and 2% more. In regions with extreme temperatures, the additional costs can rise to 8%. This is similar to compliance with any green building standard. However, Green Globes’ assessment and verification costs are lower than most, so it tends to be less expensive overall. Through use of an integrated design process, and particularly with a system like Green Globes, design and construction teams can also save time and hassle resulting in fewer change orders and costly adjustments to final plans. This, in combination with projected savings from efficiencies and lower maintenance requirements, can more than make up for slightly increased initial costs.
Building a structure to comply with Green Globes normally costs between 1% and 2% more than a standard building. In regions with extreme temperatures, the additional costs can rise to 8%. This is similar to compliance with any green building standard. However, Green Globes’ assessment and verification costs are lower than most, so it tends to be less expensive overall. Through use of an integrated design process, and particularly with a system like Green Globes, design and construction teams can also save time and hassle resulting in fewer change orders and costly adjustments to final plans. This, in combination with savings from efficiencies and lower maintenance requirements, can more than make up for slightly increased initial costs.
