Ecology of Building: Green Building Has Its Trade-offs Too

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Economic risks:

• Potentially negative environmental impact
• Additional costs for researching natural alternatives

Economic benefits:

• Savings on the total cost of the system
• Potential benefits related to the durability of the built asset

Economic risks and benefits:

• Green building, while promising an ecologically responsible approach, entails additional costs that can affect the final budget.
• However, it could offer savings on the total cost of the system in terms of maintenance and support, as well as potential benefits related to the durability of the built asset.

Outcome: The choice between “pure” green building or natural alternatives requires careful assessment of the economic implications in terms of savings and additional costs, as well as consideration of the lifespan of the system.

Source: https://ediltecnico.it/ecologia-del-costruire-anche-la-bioedilizia-ha-i-suoi-compromessi/