A Five Point Case for Green BuildingChris Pyke, Ph.D. | US Green Building Council

Green Building is …1. Leadership2. People 3. Energy & Environment4. Investment5. Values

#1 Leadership

#2 People

Green Buildings can…• Satisfy• Educate• Motivate• Inspire• Heal

Source: David Pogue CBRE

Satisfaction

Manassas Park Elementary

Source: VMDO

Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas

#3 Energy & Environment

Green Buildings can…• Be energy efficient• Lead with renewable

energy• Reduce greenhouse gas

emissions

NREL Research Support Laboratory

222,000 sq ft office buildingPerformance-based award process

Zero net energy + LEED PlatinumDelivered at market rate $288/sq ft

#4 Investment

Green Buildings are…• Investment vehicles• Capable of generating

long-term returns• Subject to risk and

uncertainty

15

Not Currently Possible

Taxpayer Savings

Net Costs for Taxpayers

Investment Space

NPV: $0.9M to $2.5M IRR: 15% to 39%

ROI for DoD Offices

#5 Values

For me, green buildings should…• Provide superior, healthy

experiences for people • Demonstrate leadership• Reduce cost, waste, and

environmental impact

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