AJAR (Asian Journal of Accounting Research) (e-Journal)
Volume 3 Issue 1

The usage of green building concept to reduce operating costs (study case of PT. Prodia Widyahusada)

Felix Novendra Tjenggoro (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Khusnul Prasetyo (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Oct 2018

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to emphasize green building concept usage and its effect on operating costs and uses Grha Prodia, a building with a green concept owned by PT. Prodia Widyahusada.This research will test whether Grha Prodia could earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification based on the aspects that it has and it will also compare the operating costs of Grha Prodia with Prodia Tower. The two main theories used in this research are cost and green building.The result of this research is Grha Prodia is considered as a green building and it could earn LEED certification if the current aspects are continuously implemented and maintained.Moreover, it can fulfill all prerequisite credits in each criterion and further enhance it by fulfilling optional credits in all criteria available. Grha Prodia is also able to demonstrate lower operating costs than a regular building, with 63 percent less water usage and 53 percent less electricity usage.

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AJAR

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The Asian Journal of Accounting Research (AJAR) provides a forum for international researchers to publish original articles of high-quality research findings which contribute to academic literature and practice. AJAR welcomes a wide range of methodologies in all aspects of accounting and finance in ...