Owners and Developers of commercial and institutional properties across North America are discovering that it is often possible to build green buildings on conventional budgets or with minor cost premiums. 

The urgency of global warming and the increasing U.S. dependence on expensive imported energy have led architects to urge more concerted action on energy use in buildings.  In late 2005, the American Institute of Architects, representing more than 100,000 U.S. Architects, issued a major new policy that set a goal of reducing the fossil fuel consumption of new buildings by 50% by the year 2010, with additional 10% reductions every five (5) years thereafter.  As Architect Edward Mazria observed, you can achieve a 50% reduction with existing building technology at no extra cost by simply using the right design strategies, such as daylighting and passive heating and cooling techniques.

What do we mean when we speak of green buildings or high-performance buildings?  According to the U.S. Green Building Council, these buildings incorporate design and construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five (5) broad areas:

• Sustainable site planning.
• Safeguarding water and water efficiency.
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• Conservation of materials and resources.
• Indoor environmental quality.

Please join us at the Oasis Center in Loveland, Ohio on June 20, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. – noon when NAIOP will sponsor a panel discussion featuring case study, project examples and a trade show that will address your questions and position your organization to Develop Green!
Contact: NAIOP’s Amy Ostigny
Email:naiopcincinnati@bizcinci.rr.com
Phone: 513-388-9268

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