GREEN BUILDING- A BUSINESS REPORT OF THE COST AND BENEFITS FOR DEVELOPERS, INVESTORS AND OCCUPANTS

Many studies and reports have discussed various aspects of the “business case” for green buildings in recent years, but this report is an attempt to compile all reliable data from around the globe into a single, comprehensive resource that includes international examples and thought pieces from top experts. The final section of this study explores the effects that a greener built environment can have on a macro scale as well as how this can be accomplished. This report examines the business costs and advantages of green building in essential categories. According to the research, there are a variety of compelling advantages to building sustainably that are enjoyed by various stakeholders over the course of a building’s life. However, whether it is possible to put a monetary value on the advantages of green buildings has remained debatable. This is information that real estate lenders and the investment community need. Do green buildings command a higher price when it comes to buying and renting? Are tenants and occupants finding them more appealing?