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The value of sustainability must analyze the costs to design, construct and, operate and maintain a green building offset by the building’s long-term energy and operating savings.The innovative LEED projects detailed illustrate how a focus on sustainability adds value. Even though standardized methods do not yet exist to quantify important benefits, the hope is that the marketplace will soon respond, providing a way to truly reflect the value of green building.
