Green Building Costs

The costs of green building are not as high as one might think.

A recent global survey by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and a 2004 Study by Matthiessen, Morris, & Langdon revealed that most builders and real estate agents thought the cost to incorporate principles of green building would add 17-40% to the construction cost. In fact, both the survey and the study showed that it added an average of 5%.

That is a small investment in building a quality home to stand the test of tie, for a house that will pay you back for years to come through energy savings, with a healthier living environment. The added bonus is often quality and longer lasting products. Many of the principles don’t add any cost; it is simply using a technique or selecting an alternative product.

So, how green do you want your home to be? Talk with us today to determine what aspects you want to include into your project.