Q: What is your take on green building and how it will affectinvestors and developments now and in the future?

Alison Whitelaw, President, Platt/Whitelaw Architects Inc.:

Green buildings include many sustainable strategies that comewith a range of both additions and cost savings. While usuallycosting more upfront, energy efficiency mechanical systems providefast payback benefits. Leaving a ceiling system exposed saves onupfront costs and also saves environmental resources. Benefits togreen building investors also come in the form of higher marketdemand and faster sales.

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