Advantages of sustainable building

The are many advantages which are enjoyed from various stakeholders.

• Reducing operating and maintenance costs.
• Mitigating impacts on the natural environment and climate change.
• Improving the health, well-being and productivity of the occupants.
• Efficiently and effectively managing energy, water and waste.
• Reducing all forms of pollution.
• Enhancing biodiversity.
• Protecting from forthcoming stricter legislation.
• Increasing the marketability of buildings.
• Maintaining or increasing the commercial value of buildings.
• Reducing risk for investors and developers.
• Increasing financial returns for owners.

See on the graph below how sustainable buildings can contribute towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) set by the United Nations.