by Rebecca Walker — December 16, 2009— The Urban Land Institute has published a guidebook, Retrofitting Office Buildings to Be Green & Energy Efficient.
Aimed at real estate industry professionals, developers and investors, this publication fully explains the best practices and methods for retrofitting an existing office building to be green—increasing the efficiency of resource use while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment.
The book covers numerous eco-friendly systems and makes the case that green features are definitely worth the investments they require. Case study examples of projects that have incorporated these aspects are included, with details on how they were constructed. The book also highlights trends and practices from around the world, including certification programs and a discussion of public policy as it relates to green and energy-efficient office retrofits.
For more information, or to purchase a copy, see the Urban Land Institute Web site.
