Friday, March 27, 2009

The Future of Green Building


How will the recession affect the green-building market? We asked Peter Morris, principal of the construction consultancy Davis Langdon

Proponents of green buildings have a long list of persuasive arguments they can use to convince clients and developers that green is the way to go: Build green, and your employees will be healthier, happier, and more productive! Build green, and you will use less water and energy, benefit your local environment, and promote global environmental responsibility! Build green, and you will save money over the long term!

But with U.S. economy in shambles, the question looms: How will the recession affect the green-building market? We put the question to Peter Morris, principal of the construction consultancy Davis Langdon. Morris heads up the firm's research initiatives.

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