The Need for Local Governments to Embrace the Green Building Program

The Need for Local Governments to Embrace the Green Building Program
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Table of Contents
Transmittal Letter……………………………………………………..……….3
Abstract………………………………………………………………………...4
Introduction………………………………………………………….………...5
Meaning of the Concept of Green Building…………………………….………6
Long-term Benefits of Green Building………………………………..…………7
Why should Local Governments go Green?………………………….………….8
The Green Umbrella………………………………………………………….…..10
Benefits of Green Building to Local Governments……………………………….11
Implementing Green Building Programs……………………………………….….14
Strategies for Local Governments to encourage Green Building………………….14
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….15
References…………………………………………………………………………..17
Glossary……………………………………………………………………………..19
Transmittal Letter
Green building practices have been in existence for the last 5 decades. It is the fear of the unknown and lack of information that has hindered its full absorption and take -off. In the draft proposal we have allayed fears about all these and highlighted the benefits of embracing green building. It is our sincere submission that all local government should embrace the use of green building strategies, guidelines and principles. The ever changing environment, potential home owner’s preferences and the need for stylish design that guarantees comfort call for the green building coding system.
Abstract
The building industry is an ever changing industry partly because of the ever changing tastes and preferences of the home owners and climate conditions. It is important for local leaders to be abreast with the changing culture, building designs, and people’s expectations.
Building codes should be customized to suit the different individual needs locally and also meet international standards. The Green building initiatives attempt to incorporate all the combinations of design, authenticity, safety, and environmental concerns in the structuring of houses. Local governments should encourage and uphold the use of green building practices as they are efficient and effective in tackling the rising issues of home owning.
It is true that, green building practices use premium materials that come at a cost, but a closer cost benefit analysis reveals that the net result is positive compared to the conventional ways of building. Conventional houses have been associated with respiratory diseases and ot...