GREEN BUILDING Market and Impact Report

The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009 suggests that green buildings are the only bright spot in the construction industry...green buildings are more profitable, healthier and provide a better ROI.

With over 7 billion square feet of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) space in 2009, LEED has reached target market saturation. Most LEED certified buildings reside in the USA, though this program is gaining momentum on a global scale.

Most public interest in LEED revolves around energy efficiency - a market in which LEED has provided a transformative impact. Almost 60% of credits are related to energy, based on a broadened definition of energy consumption in buildings - beyond just operational energy (embodied energy, transportation, etc).

LEED buildings DO save energy but not enough...and they recognize this. The USGBC (United States Green Building Council) is currenting developing a zero footprint standard, beyond LEED platinum.

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