THE BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN SUSTAINABLE COMMERCIAL DESIGN

P.J. Morgan Real Estate realizes that sustainable commercial design, or "green buildings," is a growing trend across the country–and for good reason.

Sustainable design capitalizes on technology advances to provide employees with a more comfortable working environment. In addition, green buildings offer reduced operating costs, increased water and heat efficiency and an extended building life cycle. Green buildings can increase sale and lease values. Some common commercial real estate features include:

Advanced Lighting Systems
Technology advances allow lamps and fixtures to produce more light with less energy. In return, air conditioners do not have to remove the heat created by excess lighting, resulting in dramatic cost savings.

High-Performance Glazing Systems
Also known as "daylighting," natural lighting enhances interior light quality and reduces energy needs. High-performance glazing systems (glass selected in regards to light transmittance, heat loss and gain, and color) allow natural light to enter the building while simultaneously blocking larger amounts of solar heat.

Ventilation Systems
Advanced ventilating systems provide plenty of fresh air within the building and increase airflow effectiveness. In addition to removing indoor pollutants produced by carpet, adhesives, sealants, furniture coverings, paints and varnishes, these systems also help reduce carbon dioxide levels.

Reduced Water Consumption
Reducing water use by up to 30 percent, cost-effective system options also help our environment.

Materials Selection
Building materials (carpet and floors, paints and varnishes, furniture, etc.) should be chosen based on the product's life cycle and the cost for maintenance over the building's entire life span.

Benefits of investment:

  1. Reduced liability.
  2. Increased tenant comfort.
  3. Business success.
  4. Savings.
  5. Increased market demand.
  6. Lower operating costs.