By Ulyana Hrudzko on
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 …
By Ulyana Hrudzko on
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 …
By Ulyana Hrudzko on
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 …
By Afroz Algiers on
24 Jun 2013 •
openbook 2 minute read
Recently, Sarah Stellberg of the Institute for Market transformation, came across evidence that suggested almost a 100% non-compliance with building codes in certain U.S jurisdictions. To respond to this shocking figure, she developed a measure of the potential savings …
By Paul Best on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 2 minute read
The U.S. Department of Energy have funded a guide aimed at offering clean energy financing options for K - 12 schools, specifically for "comprehensive" energy projects, or those that "involve multiple measures and are targeted toward achieving significant energy savings …
By GBIG Staff on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 1 minute read
Many studies have addressed the tangible benefits of green building design – decreased energy costs or increased property values, for example. Now, researchers from the University of Notre Dame have completed “the first study… linking what have traditionally been …
By Dan Winters on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 1 minute read
In the National Academy of Sciences study released in February 2013, an expert panel of the National Research Council evaluated the energy efficiency and sustainability standards used by the US Department of Defense [DoD]. The National Academy of Science’s top recomme …
By Dan Kandy on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 1 minute read
Common wisdom may be that new commercial buildings consume less energy than their older counterparts, but that may not be the case, according to a new study, Commercial Building Electricity Consumption Dynamics: The Role of Structure Quality, Human Capital, and Contrac …
By Afroz Algiers on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 3 minute read
Faced with the definite energy price volatility, and the burst of urbanization that we will witness over the next two decades, a sense of urgency regarding energy efficiency is slowly beginning to creep into society. The study, Unlocking American Efficiency: The Econo …
By Ulyana Hrudzko on
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, …
