Despite the revolutionary technological advances that have been made in recent years, U.S. office buildings continue to lag far behind the curve, particularly in the arena of green technology, according to the results of an IBM study released Thursday.
IBM said its survey results found strong support for improvements to green buildings and office technology, with two-thirds of respondents saying they would be willing to help their employers create more ecologically responsible workspaces. Additionally, almost 80 percent reported conserving natural resources as a matter of course at work.
IBM energy and environment vice president Rich Lechner said that "even as automobiles, transportation systems, electrical grids and other modern systems are achieving greater efficiency, many office buildings remain rooted in the past." Lechner went on to note that businesses should look to save on energy and maintenance costs to help the environment.
Experts say that these goals could be met, at least in part, by switching to more eco-friendly versions of office devices, including storage servers, lighting systems, and business projectors.
These and other new technology adoption initiatives are already under way, as demonstrated by the Los Angeles city government's recent switch to Google applications for increased efficiency.
