By providing a healthier, more productive working or living environment that costs less to operate and maintain, you'll attract tenants more quickly -- and hold on to them. Lease-up rates for green buildings typically range from average to 20 percent above average.
For Hines, a leading real estate development, investment and management company, sustainable design has contributed to an 8 percent higher occupancy rate in its green buildings relative to the non-green buildings of its competitors.
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