There is a marked trend towards environmental certifi cation of build-
ings, which is reflected in a rapidly growing large-volume market.
In 2010, green buildings accounted for 35 percent of all newly built
buildings, a figure that is equivalent to US$ 54 billion for a market
volume of US$ 154 billion. By 2015, this fi gure is expected to increase
to up to 48 percent of the anticipated total volume of US$ 302 billion.
In the same period, the market share accounted for by refurbish-
ments will nearly treble.
Benefits of certification:
• Value of the property increases
• The property is easier to market
• Tenants accept higher rents
• Operating costs are significantly curbed
• The CO2 balance of the company is improved due to reduced
consumption of resources
• Certified buildings are a useful tool for corporate and brand
communications
Environmentally certified buildings have a demonstrably positive
effect on employees and hence the success of a company thanks
to cutting-edge structural measures such as air-conditioning, light-
ing or interior design. Surveys conducted by UK commercial prop-
erty and real estate services adviser CBRE and the University of
San Diego prove that certification is associated with:
• Higher employee productivity
• Enhanced sense of well-being among employees
• Reduced absenteeism due to illness
Besides a highly energy-effi cient combination of luminaires and light-
ing management, Zumtobel also offers practical assistance during
certifi cation. The requisite Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
are available for a growing number of Zumtobel products.
1 Saving energy
Building certification
+ 6%
rent
+ 35%
marketable
value
+ 5%
productivity
– 3 absent days
per employee
per year
– 45%
energy costs
