Corporate users and office developers are continuing to go above and beyond when it comes to green building. Sustainable design features such as rooftop gardens, wind turbines and recycled graywater aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing water consumption are increasingly becoming mainstream building practices.
There are a number of industry standards and benchmarks that are tracking that progress and trumpeting the success of best-in-class projects. Notably, the U.S. Green Building Council estimates that about 1.85 million square feet of space globally achieves LEED certification each day.