Wrapping Up Green Processes and Office Sustainability (Part III)
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
In the final article we will present additional consideration in an office to minimize expense and optimize business operation. read more... | tell a friend
Launch Green Processes and Office Sustainability (Part II)
The following article was published in Inside Business the week of July 5, 2010
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
In the previous article on June 21, 2010 suggestions in recycling, reclaiming and the reuse of materials to minimize office expense and optimize business operation were introduced.
The following list of ideas is designed to introduce additional green processes to successfully launch a comprehensive sustainability program in your business. read more... | tell a friend
Launching Green Processes and Office Sustainability
The following article was published in Inside Business the week of June 21, 2010
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
Implementing green processes or a sustainability program for any business is not only good for the environment but good for your business's bottom line. By conserving resources (energy, water, etc.) and cutting down on waste, businesses are able to reduce their operating expenses. The good news is that whether you run a home-based business or an off-site enterprise, there are simple things you can implement in the office to run a sustainable eco-friendly business.
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Steps To Make Your Business Sustainable
The following article was published in Inside Business the week of March 8-12, 2010
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
A practical approach to greening your business or launching a Business Sustainability Program (BSP) is not as difficult as one may believe. By using the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) criterion designed for Existing Building (Operation & Maintenance) you are able to launch a well structured program to reduce your bottom line, help your employees and improve the environment. read more... | tell a friend
If you own a Business you need to understand Sustainability
The following article was published in "Inside Business" the week of February 8-12, 2010.
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
The phrase “to sustain” or the term “sustainability” has a number of definitions. In a broad sense, it means the capacity to endure which is seen in natural around us every day. However, a more widely quoted and accepted definition (internationally) for business means "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." read more... | tell a friend
Conservation Measures Show up on the Bottom Line
The following article was published in the Virginia Pilot on February 21, 2010
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
A practical and inexpensive approach to launching a Business Sustainability Program is not as difficult as one may believe. For optimal efficiency a structured approach should be taken to implement the most cost effective conservation measures in a business. However, the following basic recommendations may be implemented as a start to save money in any business operation. read more... | tell a friend
Suggestions to Consider for Greening You Business
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
Use Better Paper, and Less of It
The average office tosses out about 350 pounds of paper per employee, per year. Reducing your waste and purchasing paper with post-consumer recycled content can help save trees and nudge the pulp and paper industry, one of the most environmentally destructive industries in the world, toward a less damaging path.
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How Efficient is your LEED Compliant Building?
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
For nearly a decade, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System has provided many paths to certification that have resulted in the construction of more energy-efficient building. In perhaps the most comprehensive study of the measured energy performance of LEED- certified buildings to date, the New Buildings Institute (NBI) found that the average energy use in LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations- (LEED-NC) certified buildings is 25%-30% better than the national average. However, the buildings studied also show a large variance, with one-quarter of the buildings having Energy Star ratings below 50. They will not pass recertification! How is this possible? read more... | tell a friend
Realizing Savings through No and Low Cost Energy Conservation Measures
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
Many commercial building owners and property management firms have come to recognize that controlling a building’s energy expense is becoming increasingly essential to fully realize the structure’s true profitability. Because energy consumption is often the largest single line item on an expense statement (ranging from 20% to over 40%) many are now taking steps to identify areas of energy conservation. Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that address building energy consumption do not have to be a major capital investment. Low and/or no cost options may lead to significant savings that may provide and immediate reduction in energy consumption. First and foremost: read more... | tell a friend
Building Energy Performance Assessments Lead to Building Owners Lowering Operating Costs
By Guy J. (Jeff) Hall, LEED AP, Owner, Sustainable Building Solutions
Virginia Beach, Virginia September 10, 2009 — Jeff Hall, President and Founder of Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), has announced the launch of the SBS Building Energy Performance Assessment Program. SBS is focused on assisting building owners, managers and tenants in addressing energy costs associated with their building Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenses. The services offered by SBS are a complete professional assessment of building energy performance and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) coupled with recommended no cost, low cost and capital expenditures for energy conservation measures. read more... | tell a friend
