Some green building practices need to be part of a building from the ground up. Other practices fit nicely into renovation and building upgrades. The varying options mean that most any business can build green. Caf Flora, in Seattle, Washington, recycled an existing on-site building to build its restaurant, using recycled paint and recycled concrete in the retaining wall and as a base course. Savings are achieved through heat recovery from the refrigeration system, special lighting installations, daylighting, efficient fans, and efficient space heating.
Material costs can be lower if reusing materials.
Waste disposal costs also may be lower, both during construction and operation. Tax incentives offered by some cities, counties, and states for energy efficiency and green building. Don't forget to visit the Seattle Home Show this weekend at the new Stadium Exhibition Hall between Safeco Field and the new Seahawks Stadium. If you're lucky enough to have tickets to the Mariners this weekend you'll already be there. If not, you can come down and take in the excitement from outside the Stadium.