When the preeminent building industry association, whose members include big names like Westrum and Grasso, starts talking green, you know it’s a new day in Philadelphia.
The BIA has been an advocate for reforming the zoning code, the department of Licenses and Inspections and the permitting process to make it easier to do business in the City. Now this group is recognizing the business case for green. In today’s market it’s clear the value of a property is more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about performance. With increasing costs of energy and water, buyers and tenants want to know the ‘life cycle costs’ of a building.
Onion Flats, which has been the local pioneer of green building and more recently, LEED certified construction, will speak about green home building to some of the City’s most well-known developers. One of Onion Flats most recent projects, Berks Hewson, uses nearly 40% less energy than a home built to traditional code standards. Saving energy is good for the environment and it’s great for business!
“Introduction to Green Building”
Wednesday, October 15, 2008—1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
The Friends Center, 15th and Cherry Streets
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