Green Real Estate: The Rise of Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Buildings
Introduction The world we live in is changing, and it's important that our buildings change with it. Buildings are responsible for an estimated 40% of all global energy consumption, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the United States alone, more than 70% of total energy use comes from buildings. That's why green building has become such a hot topic among architects and developers: It offers solutions to some of the problems facing today's real estate industry—and it can help your business save money too! Green building is becoming increasingly popular among home buyers as well as businesses looking to relocate or build new offices. In fact, many states have even passed legislation requiring commercial buildings over a certain size be certified under one or more sustainable design standards by 2020. What is Green Real Estate? Green real estate is a green building that aims to reduce its impact on the environment. Green real estate is als...