{"id":2688,"date":"2017-01-16T14:28:54","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T14:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=2688"},"modified":"2022-06-14T12:05:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T10:05:38","slug":"the-future-of-property-is-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/the-future-of-property-is-green\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Property is Green"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s no longer enough for your business to focus solely on the bottom line. The South African government has made strides in committing itself to furthering growth in sustainability across all industries. Property is no exception and the demand for green property is higher than ever before. Understanding the notion of green\u00a0property and identifying ways to approach sustainability in property are imperative to your success in the South African property market – something you’ll cover in the UCT Property Development and Investment online short course.<\/a><\/p>\n

Read on to find out more about the sustainable movement in property development or scroll down to find the infographic.<\/p>\n

What is \u201cgreen\u201d property?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Green property, or sustainable property, refers to buildings that are healthier for their inhabitants, more durable and have a smaller carbon footprint than traditional buildings and constructions.<\/p>\n

To be considered truly compatible with the environment, a property and its building process should be able to hit these three marks1<\/sup>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Improve the quality of life of it\u2019s inhabitants while still harmonizing with the local climate and environment<\/li>\n
  2. Conserve energy and resources during the building\u2019s life-cycle<\/li>\n
  3. Use resources efficiently during construction with an active effort to recycle internal and make use of renewable energy sources<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    What are the benefits of investing in and developing sustainable property?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    41% of the property under construction in 2015 in South Africa was considered sustainable.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

    [bctt tweet=”41% of the property under construction in 2015 in South Africa was considered sustainable.” username=”getsmarter”]<\/p>\n

    With such a high percentage going green, it\u2019s worth considering the benefits to those in the property industry, and the buyers whose purchases they\u2019ll be influencing.<\/p>\n