If you’re a business owner waiting for factual proof of how a sustainably designed office can provide enough benefit to outweigh the initial cost, you’re not alone. With new data emerging to prove its cost and company-saving value, the topic of sustainable office design is no longer getting tabled.
In 2013, the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D., began working with JLG Architects as the design lead for the new alumni center, creating a real-life example of sustainable practices in action.
This was not solely a cost-saving and aesthetic design mission – UND was also motivated to educate the community, visitors, and students by actively demonstrating sustainable investments in extreme cold climates.
To provide proof of performance with verified data, the university closely evaluated the center’s net-zero design over its first seven years. Ultimately, the studies were quick to confirm the benefits, outperforming early predictions with cost savings substantial enough to convince any CEO to re-examine their workspace.
