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Building Commercial Buildings for Personal, Social, and Environmental Accountability

The incorporation of sustainability measures must be considered prior to the construction of a new commercial building. Water and electricity are two of the most commonly used resources in commercial settings, and businesses have an obligation to prevent wastage by installing efficient systems. Assuming personal, social, and environmental responsibility while constructing new buildings can determine whether or not you will receive long-term benefits. There are numerous ways in which you can reduce the negative impacts on the environment while enhancing the health of occupants of the new building. Following are some of the commonly accepted areas where you can achieve sustainability.

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The site, where your building is going to be located, and its structure can have a great impact on the environment. You may choose to build one along public transit corridors, or renovate an old building instead of demolishing and constructing a new one. The building must be oriented appropriately in order to prevent excessive heat. Shade from the trees can be utilized, if possible, views and day-lighting must be enhanced, and renewable energy production must be enabled in the building.

Selection of Materials

Instead of using materials that are locally sourced, you may display environmental and social responsibility by selecting sustainably harvested, low toxicity, reused, and recycled materials. Not only will this help you save a good amount of money, but will also improve the quality of air indoors.

Save Water

When constructing a new building, it is important to make provisions for rain water harvesting. Rain water must be captured and used so as to reduce water wastage. The design for fixtures to save water must be thoroughly considered. Green roofs may be built to prevent water from running off the roof. Pollutants must be filtered and the flow of water into sewers must be reduced, as it can discharge into waterways and pose a threat to the fish habitat.

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High efficiency can be achieved if the construction of a new building is done with a sense of accountability towards the society and the environment. Alternative systems of energy can be used to reduce wastage of energy. Not only will energy-efficient cooling/heating systems and lighting save money, but will also generate a greener atmosphere. The productivity, well-being, and health of occupants will also improve with the reduction of noise, maximization of daylight, moisture control, and proper ventilation. Air quality can be significantly altered by the selection of the right materials.

Long-term Benefits to Businesses

Observing personal, social, and environmental accountability while constructing a new building can deliver great benefits to businesses in the long run. Cost savings is among the obvious ones. Operating costs are reduced along with the wastage of water, energy, and maintenance. The building’s costs over a lifetime will drop by around 85 per cent if the construction process is carried out keeping environmental benefits in mind. Water and energy costs usually decrease by 30-40 per cent, but some of the best building designs yield energy reductions to the extent of almost 70 per cent.