Green buildings can they add value
Language: English Series: Property Forecast ; 9(2) February 2006, 6-7(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Recent research indicates that sustainable buildings or green buildings offer both investors and occupiers key benefits, and even added value. RICS recently commissioned a new study, "Green values: green buildings, growing assets" (L131391)examining a range of commercial and residential buildings in North America and Canada in an attempt to make business cases for so-called green buildings. These buildings are promoted as being not only healthier environments, but also more productive places to work. Other potential benefits of green buildings were reported as being: easier to secure tenants; higher rents/values; lower tenant turnover; lower operating costs; and easy availability of grants. Nevertheless, the author believes that there still needs to be more emphasis on green buildings in the context of a socially responsible investment.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Recent research indicates that sustainable buildings or green buildings offer both investors and occupiers key benefits, and even added value. RICS recently commissioned a new study, "Green values: green buildings, growing assets" (L131391)examining a range of commercial and residential buildings in North America and Canada in an attempt to make business cases for so-called green buildings. These buildings are promoted as being not only healthier environments, but also more productive places to work. Other potential benefits of green buildings were reported as being: easier to secure tenants; higher rents/values; lower tenant turnover; lower operating costs; and easy availability of grants. Nevertheless, the author believes that there still needs to be more emphasis on green buildings in the context of a socially responsible investment.