The business case for sustainable design keeps getting stronger. Consider these takeaways from the World Green Building Trends 2016 Smart Market Report:
- High-performing buildings can be sold at a premium, with the average green building worth 7 percent more than its traditional counterpart.
- Green buildings, on average, are 14 percent less costly to operate than traditional buildings, with most new builds today achieving significantly more energy savings than that.
- Market demand for green building is doubling every three years.
