Enviro-Link:

Building and designing green will, become the norm. We all know why, but we do not all know how. Many architects, interior designers, developers, building engineers and those that build, own or manage buildings must be kept informed on products and services used in the green process. As we have over the past 13 plus years, brought you the latest in products and technologies, we will continue to assist you by bringing you closer to the greening of our industry.
More companies are realizing that the buildings they design or own can be environmentally friendly, cost efficient and great looking as well. For many of you, the immediate concern is the ROI. How many times have we heard the phrase, ‘Green means expensive up front’? Yet we all know that green buildings and designs can deliver significant economic benefits and more than pay-off over time.

Again, we go back to where to find all the knowledge to make informed decisions. Suppliers and manufacturers can assist you. They are the best partners and are qualified to make comprehensive strategic recommendations. It is also necessary to comparison shop. There is a plethora of green products that have entered the market in recent years, for any project size. Info-Link has always been unique in its approach to informing professionals about building and design products and services in general. We now take this approach to the green area.

Some fear that the cost of green strategies will be even higher with renovations. Existing buildings can also be green. Renovating with new technologies and products allowing greater access to sunlight, a new air purification system that boosts employee productivity, building materials that do not give off gasses, energy saving lighting/lamps, and on and on can all be designed into green renovations. There are many green building and design strategies that can be started at many different price points and levels. Knowing what they are and who has them is something we can help with, hence the new Enviro-Link section which appears in this issue. You will recognize products that apply by the Enviro-Link logo.

For more information on this new section, or if you have or know of a product or service that will help us go green, please click here to add 4531 on the reader enquiry card.