Title: Retrofitting office buildings to be green and energy-efficient : optimizing building performance, tenant satisfaction, and financial return.
Authors: Tobias, Leanne.; Vavaroutsos, George.; Urban Land Institute.
Publisher: Urban Land Institute ;
Year: 2009
Subjects: Office buildings Design and construction Environmental aspects.; Office buildings Energy conservation.; Office buildings Energy consumption.; Sustainable architecture.; Sustainable buildings
Abstract: Designed for diverse members of the commercial real estate community, the book "describes step-by-step how to retrofit a building to be green and energy-efficient, and covers the full range of topics, including how to determine the goals of the retrofit; how to plan and manage the retrofit process; the interface among members of the retrofit team; the business behind retrofitting, including leasing, financing, and management considerations; how to operate and market green retrofits; public policies that have been and are being adopted that support and affect retrofits; the environmental impacts of retrofits; and the future of retrofits. Case studies provide examples of best practices and innovative techniques."--Jacket.