i-kan - effective green design

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. --Albert Einstein

I•kan Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do green building economics actually make sense?

A: YES! According to the US Green Building Council they make great sense!:
• Average payback for green building measures is 12‐24 months.
• Average payback over the lifetime of the building is 20% of total construction costs.
• Average cost premium for building green is only 1‐2% of the total construction costs.

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