Ulyana Hrudzko
Ulyana Hrudzko

USGBC Research Intern focusing on financial implications of building green. MPS in Real Estate (in progress), BS in Economics, BSBA in Business Administration, LEED Associate

Property Portfolio Greenness and the Financial Performance of REITs
12 Sep 2013 • openbook 2 minute read
The real estate sector has a significant affect on the environment. In the US, buildings account for almost 38% of global carbon dioxide emissions, 72% of electricity consumption, and 40% of raw materials use. More efficient use of energy, water, and materials can reduc …
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Sustainability: good for the planet and the broker?
12 Sep 2013 • openbook 2 minute read
What is the relationship between the green features of multifamily housing properties and their risk of mortgage default? The Effect of Transportation, Location, and Affordability Related  Sustainability Features on Mortgage  Default Prediction and Risk in Multifamil …
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Do Energy Efficient Homes Deserve Better Home Loans?
25 Jul 2013 • openbook 2 minute read
A report published by the UNC Center for Community Capital and the Institute for Market Transformation suggests that home energy efficiency is associated with lower default risk. After analyzing a national sample of actual loan performance data from 71,000 single-family …
Platinum certified LEED home in Manhattan Beach, CA

In California, a Market Premium for Green Homes
15 Jun 2013 • openbook 2 minute read
Do single-family homes with a green label command a market premium compared to a comparable home without the label?  In California, the answer appears to be “yes”.  A study, The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market, conducted by Matthew E. Kahn, …
Green homes being constructed in Oakland, California