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Banner photo: William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, Menlo Park, CA. The Hewlett Foundation's building was designed to save energy and increase the comfort of occupants through individually controlled systems such as operable windows, localized manual floor diffusers, and natural light control throughout the workspace.
Photo credit: Wm. & Flora Hewlett Foundation

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Profiting from High Performance

Why build high performance buildings?

Save money and add to your net operating income (NOI).

Energy costs become 20-30% lower: With an investment of less than $1.00/sq. ft., many high performance buildings increase NOI by 4-6% each year.
Employee efficiency goes up: A 1% gain in worker productivity is greater than the annual energy cost of most office buildings.
Incentive programs may provide benefits: Each year, more than $1 billion in rebates and other incentives are available to help you make your properties more energy efficient.
Increase property value. With a higher NOI, your building will be worthy of higher property appraisal. More than ever, appraisers are educated in the value of high performance building attributes.

Increase property value.

With a higher NOI, your building will be worthy of higher property appraisal. More than ever, appraisers are educated in the value of high performance building attributes.

Reduced maintenance and risk.

Certain features of high performance buildings, like system testing and moisture-impervious envelopes, reduce the risk from maintenance problems such as sick building syndrome. As a result, you are assured of getting better performing buildings.

Create a better work environment.

Occupant productivity is improved because employees are healthier and more comfortable: Studies show that better lighting, ventilation and thermal control correlate to increases in the occupants’ well-being and productivity.

Increase tenant appeal.

Tenants are attracted to the features in high performance buildings and this gives you an advantage that distinguishes your property.

Reduce environmental impacts.

High performance buildings use fewer natural resources which is better for the environment.

Create greater community appeal.

Advanced Buildings is designed to earn the ENERGY STAR and affordably achieve many of the benefits available in LEED. Both programs are recognized as differentiators in the community.