How to Be a Greener Retailer
August 11, 2008
Sustainable design solutions for a healthier planet and happier customers.
Each year a whopping 21,000 new retail stores are built in the United States, comprising nearly a quarter of all new building projects (excluding single-family homes). These are buildings that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, contribute to the consumption of 40 percent of the world’s total energy (compounded by extended hours of operation), 25 percent of wood harvest and 16 percent of water consumption. And, because of retail’s dependence on being up-to-date and design savvy, often these are buildings are not built to last.
