Green Building Survey: 70% of Executives Believe Green Buildings Make Better Schools

In a survey commissioned by Turner Construction Company, one of the leading general builders in the U.S., the results show that green building costs less than the general public thinks, but this misconception is still the primary obstacle to mass acceptance.This year’s Market Barometer took a snapshot of the views of senior executives on the benefits and costs of Green buildings, with a focus on Green educational facilities – K-12 and higher educational facilities. Green buildings were defined as buildings which use design and construction practices to significantly reduce or eliminate negative effects on the environment and occupants. More K-12 school districts and higher educational institutions recognize that Green facilities provide a more effective learning environment. The interest in Green educational facilities is part of a broader recognition of the critical importance of the physical environment to the health and performance of students and teachers. Large percentages of executives at organizations involved with Green K-12 facilities rated them more highly than traditional facilities on a range of benefits: Ability to attract and retain teachers (74%) Reduced student absenteeism (72%) Student performance (71%) Which Green features of K-12 facilities are most important? 49% cited improved indoor air quality as most important, […]

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