The Benefits of Building Green

The benefits of a green building are:

- one set of green rules
- lower development control costs
- improved risk mitigation and management
- higher tenant retention
- lower renovation costs
- faster lease-up periods
- lower overheads
- higher returns
- more flexible space planning
- more productive and healthier environments
- access to financial incentives and tax credits
- a baseline measure to earn carbon credits
- lower insurance costs
- increased interest by Ethical Investment Funds
- a better industry image