When thinking about green energy and new construction, build smarter.

Beyond these already-installed features, the architects and city administrators anticipated future needs and a changing climate, building adaptability into the design from the get go. City and county administrators contemplating green energy and building design "should be considering not only their upfront costs, but their long term operational costs", Bulman said. From solar solutions to rainwater reclamation, of the many advancements in green energy that've been made over the past few decades, city and county administrators should take particular note of those made in the building construction sector. [Extracted from the article]