This one-day workshop is a detailed examination of how to build financially viable deep green buildings. It describes how to build a business case for building green as well as manage green building cost premiums.

Learning objectives:

  • Identify cost premiums associated with building green, as well as the many benefits
  • Describe how defining clear design objectives, using integrated design, and employing experienced contractors can mitigate cost premiums
  • List potential sources of subsidies, incentives and grants for green building projects
  • Identify how life cycle costing can change how costs are perceived
  • Identify alternative finance mechanisms, such as green mortgages, green loans, and investments by Energy Services Companies