Abstract
INTRODUCTION Sustainable building design is now mainstream. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and the LEED Ratings Systems have moved the market, proving that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” Consumers now factor environmental effect into their buying decisions, a trend that looks to continue and intensify with the millennial generation. Renters and homeowners are willing to pay more for high-performing and better quality housing based on environmental standards. Companies recognize that indoor air quality and daylighting improve employee performance and boost retention rates. And even bottom-line businesses are investing in benchmarking and efficiency projects that have the right return on investment rates. The Urban Land Institute's Greenprint Center for Building Performance serves as a prime example of the ways developers implement benchmarking, energy efficiency, and high-performance standards in the major real estate sectors: office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hotel. Energy e...
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