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Real Estate Developers are playing a keynote in saving the environment from the devastating impacts of climate change and global warming. With the emergence of green buildings and sustainable development, developers will help you reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, as well as promote efficiency. 

Rise of Green Buildings

Let’s understand what Green Buildings are. These buildings are known as sustainable buildings that are designed to minimize their impact on the environment. These buildings are basically, environmentally-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and water-conserving technologies. 

Also, green buildings and real estate developers are not only saving energy and reducing emissions during the building process. Developers are also creating buildings that generate more energy than they consume. These builders also run entirely on renewable energy sources such as solar power or wind turbines. 

Environmental Benefits in Real Estate Development

The use of modern architectural designs is the ultimate way for developers to promote sustainability and reduce energy consumption usage. More architects are designing buildings with windows and walls just to capture natural light and use it throughout the building. It will eliminate the need for artificial lights or cooling systems. 

Modern architects are also taking advantage of technology such as geothermal heating, solar panels, and rainwater collection systems, helping real estate developers to stay within their environmental goals. 

Landscaping With Sustainable Practices

Landscaping plays an important role while developing green buildings. Landscapers must use sustainable practices, which are no longer just using plants but also utilizing hardscape materials such as stone, bricks, and concrete in a sustainable way. 

Here are some benefits of using permeable pavement 

• Reducing stormwater runoff and improving water quality 
• Recharging groundwater supplies 
• Reducing the urban heat island effect by allowing water to evaporate and cool the surface
• Reducing the need for traditional stormwater management systems, such as detention basins and retention ponds 
• Offering a more durable and long-lasting pavement surface, as water infiltration helps to prevent cracking and potholes. 

Also, green roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their potential for insulation and energy savings. Green roofs can also help us reduce air pollution by filtering dust particles from the air, improving air quality in urban areas around the world. 

Financial Benefits of Sustainable Development

Below are the following reasons why green buildings are beneficial for the environment

• Lower building costs: The material of green buildings cost less than traditional materials as they require less energy and resources to manufacture. 
• Increased Return on Investment (ROI): higher quality materials are often used in sustainable construction that can also increase the value of the real estate while increasing the ROI. 
• Tax Incentives: there are tons of communities that offer tax credits or deductions when owners use renewable materials during buildings or renovation projects. 
• Improved health: in fact, sustainable construction often results in cleaner indoor air due to better insulation. It will also reduce health costs even in the long run. 

Sustainable building is an important and growing concept that is reshaping the views on real estate, construction, and the environment. With the increase of new technologies and materials, the method of construction is being reimagined and improved to be more sustainable and respectful of the environment.