Developers & Builders Calculate What It Means to Be Green

A recent article by American Institute of Architects suggests that environmentally savvy consumers ask for more tools for people to know why going green can also involve saving money. The Center for Neighborhood Technology’s (CNT’s) calculators, like the Green Values Stormwater Calculator and TravelMatters Emission Calculator, are said to help figure out the costs, benefits of actions, as well as providing information on how to change habits that may be costing you more and impacting the planet more severely. The Green Values Calculator is said to help with understanding of the role that green infrastructure can play in alternative infrastructure provisions. Does this tool allows developers, regulators, and property owners to assess economic and hydrologic impact of green versus conventional stormwater management? What do you think? Check it out at greenvalues.cnt.org/calculator.
Posted by Harrison K. Long, Explore Group, April 11, 2008