Sustainability maximizes the physical life of a building while minimizing the impact on the community and the environment. By properly balancing financial, environmental and social needs, a sustainable facility is constructed to minimize the use of natural resources, maximize efficiency and minimize negative environmental impact. View the steps developed by Sebesta Blomberg for customized sustainability programs. 

WHAT ARE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES? 

Sustainability involves reducing the consumption of natural resources through enhanced facility design, reduced waste and improved energy and operating efficiency.  

 

Organizational sustainability benefits the environment, the community and the financial bottom line. An effective sustainability program should achieve environmental and community benefits without negatively impacting the organization’s overall cost of operation.