Vol. V, No. 4, November 2006 - January 2007

  1. Choosing toys of value: TRUCE Toy Action Guide
  2. What's a green business?
  3. Announcing a new Institute on Creating Children's Environments
  4. Creating eco-healthy childcare environments
  5. National program for playground safety announces classes
  6. Another option for safety surfacing under indoor climbers
  7. Check out playground safety issues in Alaska
  8. Developing children's play
  9. Report on greening America's schools: costs and benefits
  10. Looking for safer pest management control?
  11. What does it mean for your playground equipment manufacturer to be IPEMA certified?
  12. Ways to be energy conscious and save $$$
  13. Recent and Current Projects

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Report on greening America's schools: costs and benefits

So how much more does it cost to build a "green" school than a conventional one? A recent national report documented the difference, which turns out to be minimal - especially when weighed against the benefits.

Public school officials such as early childhood administrators have been discouraged over the last 10 years about green construction because of concerns over costs and a lack of information on the financial benefits of green buildings.

This report documents the financial costs and benefits of green schools compared to conventional schools. This national review of 30 green schools demonstrates that green schools cost less than 2% more than conventional schools in construction costs -- or about $3 per square foot -- but provide financial benefits that are 20 times as great.

A copy of the full report can be downloaded at: http://www.resourcesaver.com/ewebeditpro/items/O59F10148.pdf

For more research on the true costs of green buildings, visit: www.buildings.com/Articles/detailBuildings.asp?ArticleID=3029

Vol. V, No. 4, November 2006 - January 2007

  1. Choosing toys of value: TRUCE Toy Action Guide
  2. What's a green business?
  3. Announcing a new Institute on Creating Children's Environments
  4. Creating eco-healthy childcare environments
  5. National program for playground safety announces classes
  6. Another option for safety surfacing under indoor climbers
  7. Check out playground safety issues in Alaska
  8. Developing children's play
  9. Report on greening America's schools: costs and benefits
  10. Looking for safer pest management control?
  11. What does it mean for your playground equipment manufacturer to be IPEMA certified?
  12. Ways to be energy conscious and save $$$
  13. Recent and Current Projects

[ Index of Previous eNewsletters ]