Dive Summary:
- By 2016, it is estimated that half of the commercial and institutional buildings will be green structures, according to a report from the U.S. Green Building Council.
- The USGBC report, “LEED in Motion: People and Progress,” indicated that sustainability is poised to be the wave of the future in building trends, with residential building set to grow at a fast pace.
- 35% of all construction presently falls into the green building category, which is anticipated to reach up to $140 billion in revenue in 2013 alone, with projections for 2016 estimated at $248 billion.
From the article:
This growing exposure to green buildings and sustainable design seems like it’s starting to move LEED certifications from novel to must-have.
USGBC estimates more than 4.3 million people live and work in LEED-certified buildings every day, while more than 6.2 million people experience LEED projects every day during their daily routine.
