Sustainable Design Supercharges

Demand for sustainable design is accelerating innovation and increasing the value of resilient, environmentally conscious buildings.

Themes

Navigating Global Uncertainty , Values-Driven Consumption

Timeframe

near-term

Subcategories

Corporate Strategy Risk Management Sustainability Sustainable Business Urban Planning & Real Estate

Impact areas

Architecture Construction Materials Science Real estate

Detailed Analysis

Growing awareness of climate risk is driving demand for sustainable building practices. This includes not only energy efficiency and green building certifications, but also a focus on resilient design and innovative materials. "With organizations everywhere increasingly wary of climate risk, buildings designed with resilient and sustainable strategies are trading at premium values."

Context Signals

ASM in Scottsdale, AZ, is highlighted as an example of a climate-friendly workplace. Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards™ are mentioned as a tool for specifying low-carbon materials.

Edge

The increasing demand for sustainable materials could lead to breakthroughs in bio-based and recycled materials. Buildings could become net-positive contributors to the environment, generating more energy than they consume.

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