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With over $175 billion in new commercial construction
annually, the environmental burden imposed by the construction and
operation of buildings will continue to rise. Therefore, a new model
for design that takes into account environmental impact over the life
of the building is necessary. Sustainable design evaluates every
design decision in order to evaluate potential impact on the
environment, occupant health and comfort, and the bottom line.
Fortunately, many of the concepts and technologies that may be
employed to reduce environmental impact in construction and operation
can be implemented at no extra cost. Life-cycle cost accounting, which
looks at long-term cost and return on investment, as well as
environmental costs, makes some design options look more attractive
once they are evaluated on other than just first cost. |
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Florida Solar Power Information Links
Florida Solar Energy Center
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/
Lakeland Electric Solar Building Green Environmentally Friendly Sustainable
Construction.
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