The Argument for Now
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:33PM Part of the mission of Build2Sustain is to build a practical business case for sustainable renovations. As we discuss the the financial and practical benefits to improving a space, there is one question that also needs to be answered for clients. Why now? When technology and certification requirements are changing rapidly year after year in an effort to constantly improve and achieve the highest quality possible, why should I invest now? Shouldn't I wait a little longer until things have stabilized a bit more and I won't have to worry about something better coming out next year?
We'd like to get your take on this we did with the sustainable vs. green discussion and invite you to share your thoughts and past experiences so that everyone can benefit.
Reader Comments (6)
I love this argument from people who never swap their computers and end up with 12 year old junk that hardly runs ... and then spend more on maintenance than they would simply upgrading to begin with.
A solid analytical approach of evaluation return on investment and time frame makes sense, but at some point folks need to simply decide and move on.
Most changes at this time will be relatively significant.
Any change will be positive.
Improvements will never cease; they will become more and more marginal over time.
What are we waiting for, really?
The imperative for a sustainable standard is necessary now. Historically, after every downturn the cycle repeats itself and we return to a period of prosperity. Well, once we reach that phase in the cycle we would have prepared ourselves, communities, states and countries with what works and what doesn't. I feel we missed an opportunity 30 years ago to influence higher gas mileage standards and didn't - BUT Nissan, Honda and Toyota did. Likewise for our energy dependence. If we miss another opportunity to build/renovate more sustainably now, the detriment will be almost irreversible.
Great comment Yahya! People focused on the question as posed are the same people not recognizing the edge that intelligent research, development and infrastructure investment create from a market competition standpoint.
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These are all great comments here. Very cool article.
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