Green Building Case Study

Cost of Green Building

Introduction

The cost of integrating a sustainable building will depend mostly on the location, climate, type of building, site condition, and also project team can influence the cost (Morris, 2007). Green buildings are more expensive compared to conventional buildings. While considering the cost of green buildings, both positive and negative benefits should be considered. The positive benefits like economic advantages that are not visible during construction (Buys & Hurbissoon, 2011). The new technologies that are implemented, they results in a great investment in a long-term by reducing maintenance and operation cost. Since green buildings contribute to the economy, developers are now adapting the idea of constructing green buildings (Best Buildings and Materials of 2015). It added by saying, greater efficiency should be promoted for water and energy, while conserving nature and lowering the building cost. There are design and construction

During winter season green roofs reduces heat loss, this will minimize the use of heaters. The building design prevents the water from leaking into the building, since the green roof will absorb the rainwater, therefore this will lower the cost of maintenance and also bring about comfort inside the building. The insulation controls the heat and also store it and release it at night to make the building warm, this will reduce costs since air conditioners and heaters will not be used regularly. This will also contribute in lowering the cost. According to (Bianchini & Hewage, 2012 p52), Green Roofs can also be extensive and intensive depending on their motives and features. Intensive roofs needs constant maintenance, while extensive roofs are self-sustaining and also require low maintenance. All the installations, construction duration, and maintenance depend on the type of green