E12 - Dollars and Sense! —How Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Mindful Design Leads to Better Financial and Wellness Outcomes
- Room: Ballroom A
- Session Number: E12
Sunday, April 14, 2024: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s)
Description
It’s time to challenge the commonly held belief that sustainable design is out of financial reach for senior living providers. With early goal setting and a process that stays true to set goals, an energy-efficient building results in first- and long-term cost benefits, increased wellness for residents, and can help owners stay ahead of the curve of climate legislation. This presentation will expand upon Brightview Senior Living’s sustainability initiatives and the impacts and benefits to residents, the environment, and the bottom line, derived from design decisions that naturally co-exist with sustainable design. Biophilic design, connections to nature, and carbon modeling goals will be discussed. HSW: Yes
Track(s)
Learning Objectives
• Understand the long-term financial benefits of energy-efficient buildings for owner/operators and where to seek out incentives for green building technology.
• Understand the processes utilized to design energy-efficient buildings across the portfolio, including goal setting, energy modeling, and who needs to be involved and when.
• Appreciate the increased value that an environmentally mindful design brings to the owner/operator, and the byproduct of increased wellness to residents.
• Consider the impacts and benefits of acting on environmental stewardship now, and how carbon modeling can help owners stay ahead of the curve.