Building the Future

The building concept of “Green Buildings” strives to reduce the consumption of energy while simultaneously allowing the production of power from renewable means within the structure itself. These high efficient buildings of the future have experienced a veritable boom in demand. A combination of several renewable energy methods is often used to achieve improved emission reduction with optimal efficiency. “The GreenBuilding Programme (GBP) aims to enhance the realization of cost-effective energy efficiency potentials by creating awareness and providing information support and public recognition to companies whose top management is ready to show actual commitment to adopt energy efficient measures in non-residential buildings. Participation in the GBP starts with the submittal of an action plan defining the scope and nature of the company’s commitment. Based on an initial energy audit, the action plan must define the buildings in which energy efficiency actions will be undertaken as well as the technical services (heating, lighting, water heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, office equipment, etc.) and the specific measures, to which the commitment applies. If the action plan is accepted by management entity, the company is granted Partner status. Three years after the completion of the last GreenBuilding project, the Partner status will expire.”

“The GBP encourages its Partners to tap a large reservoir of profitable investments without the need for specific financial incentives from the Commission. GBP investments use proven technology, products and services for which efficiency has been demonstrated. It makes good business sense for companies to join the GBP. GBP Partners have direct benefits by saving money and in most cases by improving working conditions. They realize technically and economically feasible energy savings, thereby increasing their competitiveness and the value of their buildings. GBP Partners have also benefits resulting from the growing attention of consumers and investors. Their ability to deal successfully with environmental issues may indeed be considered as a credible measure of management quality.”

“Take advantage of numerous government subsidies: Build Green!“

• trigger investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in non-residential buildings
• minimalize your “carbon blue-print”
• reduction of waste, pollution, and ecological destruction
• higher productivity and improved health of building users with more efficient use of energy, water, and other resources