Options for Greener Buildings
| Challenges | Actions | Estimated Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Integrate “green” into overall design | Design buildings with converged ICT and building management systems, with automated controls for energy efficiency and reduced emissions | Reduces energy use by 30%+ |
| Use office space more efficiently | Design flexible, collaborative workspace with pervasive connectivity and efficient sharing of expensive assets | Reduces energy by 20- 30% and furniture / ICT costs by 40% |
| Increase energy awareness | Use dashboards to provide real-time visibility into energy use; recycle and reduce paper and electronic waste | Reduces energy use by 10-15% |
Source: Cisco IBSG, 2008