Building "Nutrition" Labels

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Rich Cartlidge

When was the last time you looked at a nutrition label? If you are like me there are certain foods that you know are loaded with calories but you ignore the nutrition label so that you can enjoy your meal without the guilt. So what happens if labels indicating air quality and energy efficiency become standard on the buildings of the future? Will individuals pay attention to the labels or ignore them because ignorance is bliss? Please leave your feedback and check in Monday for an article discussing the implications of requiring buildings to sport "nutrition" labels.

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Tray McCurdy - September 24, 2009 11:08 PM

"Nutrition" labels for buildings are an interesting idea in themselves. However, the politics of this could get ugly. I foresee a potential slippery slope of government intervention/mandates.

Rich Cartlidge - September 25, 2009 12:01 PM

Tray,
You hit the nail on the head. Stay tuned for Monday's piece examining the potential pitfalls of this idea as well as why it will lead to litigation.

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