Green buildings: A niche becomes mainstream
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Several compelling factors drive spread of green buildings. Growing tenant demand due to lower operating costs, higher worker productivity and reputational issues forces the real estate sector to adopt efficient building techniques. Overall, operating costs for leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings are 8-9% lower than for regular buildings. Over the life cycle of a building these savings pay for higher initial costs. Investors also seek more socially conscious investments.
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