A Defining Difference

The business of LEED is not only about Energy and Environmental Design; it is about Economic and Efficiency Design as well. Sustainability in the building business does not cost more if you begin with smart design and common sense. These elements lie at the foundation of Aardex and its Menu of Services.

It’s no secret in the business world that people’s salaries and benefits represent 75%-85% of the cost of doing business. It is a secret for many, however, just how much of that expense can be better managed when you design a building around you and your staff. By investing in building features that increase productivity, you are investing in a structure that pays you back year after year, literally an earnings-driven building, not just a real estate commodity.

The Office environment is not just a physical space in which business functions take place. It is a critical factor in how well employees conduct business. Healthcare facilities should set the standards for building healthy communities. And, sustainability need not increase the cost of developing facilities for the Hospitality industry.

LEED buildings are tackling some startling statistics. In the United States, buildings account for 36% of total energy use, 70% of electricity consumption, 40% of raw materials, 30% of green house gases and 30% of waste output.

Sustainability is not just about the environment. It‘s good business.

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