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Companies that do not choose to consider these options in their building design are losing out on some significant payouts from the government. They can also gain considerable tax incentives as well. However, there are still many companies in existence that refuse to jump on the wagon and realize the benefits of green design. This type of thinking demonstrates an antiquated philosophy regarding design work.
Conclusions They save money over the long-term by reducing energy waster and consumption. Sustainable building used to be considered a niche market, but now the public demands it and government mandates are moving towards making it more mainstream that it was in the past. Now sustainable building design is becoming an accepted standard in the industry. Consumer demand is driving the building design market towards sustainable methods and those that do not adopt them will be left behind in the marketplace.
In recognition that the world must change its attitude and act in a way that will help to conserve our vital resources, the General Service Administration (GSA) has mandated that sustainable building techniques be used. According to these standards, the sustainable building will seek to Sustainable design principles include the ability to: optimize site potential, minimize non-renewable energy consumption, use environmentally preferable products, protect and conserve water, enhance indoor environmental quality, and optimize operational and maintenance practices. These government standards are a response to the responsibility that the government has in protecting its citizens from harm stemming from environmental degradation. Sustainable building design is responsible from a social standpoint.
Helmuth & Bicknese demonstrate concern for their fellow mankind in trying to preserve natural resources for future generations. They express concern for the community and for the world. In contrast, the Cumberland Design and Building Company appear to be self-serving and only concerned with the bottom line. Helmuth & Bicknese are the more responsible company, in this case.
References
Cumberland Design and Building Company. Home Page. Accessed September 13, 2007. Available at http://www.cumberlanddesign.com/.
General Services Adminstration. Sustainable Design Program. Accessed September 13, 2007. Available at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW&contentId=8154.
Helmuth & Bicknese. Design Approach. Accessed September 13, 2007. Available at http://www.hellmuth-bicknese.com/html/design_approach.htm.
National Parks Service. Guiding Principles of Sustainable Design. Accessed September 13, 2007. Available at http://www.nps.gov/dsc/dsgncnstr/gpsd/ch1.html.
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