Why Should Commercial Buildings Adopt Sustainability?

Sustainability is one of the first steps towards retaining a greener planet for generations to come. This responsibility is no longer limited to residential buildings but extends to commercial buildings as well. 

Commercial buildings and sustainability

Reducing your environmental impact starts with small steps, like reducing one’s carbon footprint. With advancements in construction technology, sustainable buildings are becoming more popular. These buildings are built with sustainable materials and run using sustainable resources (such as solar panels, solar roofs, sustainable insulation, skylights, and more). 

Regular commercial buildings use approximately 40% of global energy, resulting in significant emissions of greenhouse gases. However, sustainable buildings use renewable energy resources (such as solar-generated electricity) that result in a lower carbon footprint. Water is a precious resource, and the sustainability factor in eco-friendly buildings involves using recycled water where possible, such as to water the garden, in flush tanks, and more. 

Depending on the area, local authorities offer attractive incentives and tax exemptions on sustainable buildings. This will result in significant savings for commercial buildings that incorporate sustainability. 

Sustainable solutions, such as solar roofs and solar panels, generate electricity that commercial buildings use in place of electricity from the grid. This results in high cost savings as you will be minimizing your energy bills. Given that most solar systems have the option of storage batteries, unused solar electricity can be stored away for later use. 

Sustainable buildings have better natural lighting through skylights and sun tunnels. They’re better ventilated, promoting old air to escape and allowing fresh air into the building.

These buildings use natural resources for sustainability, meaning that the occupants are not exposed to anything harmful. On the contrary, they help the occupants in attaining better health through many ways, such as breathing in fresh air and getting natural sunlight. Sunlight is known to improve the cognitive function of humans, improve mood, and improve overall wellness. As a result, employee productivity will increase while fewer employees will take sick leaves.

A vast number of companies recognize the importance of sustainability based on today’s global situation. Companies have corporate social responsibility (CSR), and opting for commercial buildings that are sustainable aligns with that goal. As a result, such commercial buildings have a higher demand and offer better rent pricing. The same applies to selling such a building, that is, it offers a higher selling price than typical commercial buildings. 

Sustainable buildings help in reducing operational costs, allowing a higher budget for other important parts of the company’s business. These buildings also help with regulatory compliance, which is mandatory in most areas. 

Sustainable Living Builders is a company that supports sustainability by providing green living solutions, including solar solutions, for both residential and commercial properties. 

Offering a free estimate within 48 hours, Slb Inc. offers the best sustainable solutions for residential and commercial projects in the regions of Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties in California.