Making a Solid Case for Green Building

Let's assume you have been asked by your boss to put together a report to support the idea of building a green building. Where do you begin? A recent article by Jerry Yudelson, the author of books such as "Green Building A to Z" and "The Green Building Revolution," should help you greatly. In the article, "The Business Case for Green Buildings," Yudelson concludes that, "The business case for green buildings is solid, no matter whether one builds directly for a corporate client or construct speculative office or commercial space. By 2012, certified green buildings will hold the dominant market share of new commercial buildings. Now is the time to begin getting experience with this type of project."

In his article, Yudelson elaborates on the