Do sustainable buildings really cost more?

Jessica Shankleman
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New research by BREEAM reveals the true costs of investing in green building measures, such as insulation, rainwater harvesting and solar panels

How much extra does it cost to fit out your office with all the latest green technologies? Environmentally friendly insulation, low flush toilets and even onsite renewable energy generation may seem...

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