Green building has seen explosive growth in the past decade as more developers and corporations jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon.
There are now nearly 54,000 LEED certified or registered projects in the U.S. spanning some 7.8 billion square feet. The trend will likely continue as commercial owners plan to invest an estimated $960 billion globally between 2013 and 2023 on greening their existing built infrastructure, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. The environmental benefits of green building are clear in terms of creating energy efficiency, improving air and water quality, and conserving natural resources. But, if environmental factors weren’t enough incentive, there is more research proving that green office space can also have a significant impact on quality of life and employee productivity.