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The Cost of Building Green

A major concern and perhaps a common question among builders and trade contractors when faced with the choice to build a more environmentally friendly product is “how much will this cost?”

Several green building experts now seem to quote a range of a 1-3% increase in up front costs to build green. This fluctuates with each project as materials, appliances, and other unpredictable costs arise.

“Managing the Risks of Going Green”
Article by Don Neff of La Jolla Pacific
Multifamily Trends Magazine

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