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25 October 2005 Environmentally friendly buildings also most market friendly Greener buildings have been shown to also be more market friendly The international study, led by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) found that green buildings can: RICS Chief Executive Louis Armstrong said: "This research shows that the interests of business and the environment can converge. The property and construction industries have a leading role to play in tackling climate change. This work shows that achieving real environmental benefits can also be profitable." Around 40% of carbon emissions come from buildings so finding incentives to make them greener is critical, he added. However, while the environmental benefits of green buildings are clear, the question of whether they add tangible value or not has never been fully explored. Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Buildings Council President said the conclusions show that more work needs to be done on the value of green buildings, but that the findings are encouraging: "Evidence that sustainable practices can add value supports the claims and direction of the green building industry. This is an important step towards greater acceptance of green buildings in the marketplace." By David Hopkins Source: edie newsroom
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