Creating Sustainable Multifamily Communities
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As a multifamily professional, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the environment by promoting sustainable practices in your communities.
With the number of prospects searching for environmentally responsible living options rising annually, there's never been a better time to prioritize sustainability in our properties.
Top five amenities for a green living apartment
Regardless of where your multifamily property is located, you and your residents are probably becoming more and more aware of the harsh realities of climate change. And as the planet lives through the devastating effects of global warming and natural disasters, residents seek out sustainable amenities for a green living apartment experience.
Read on to discover the latest amenity trends that property managers are rolling out to promote green living among residents.
‘How much does sustainability impact multifamily performance?’: Cushman & Wakefield report investigates
"Over the last couple of decades, developers, investors and members of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) community have been focusing on making their real estate assets more sustainable...
Across several metrics, the incorporation of sustainable design practices saw demand increase for multifamily properties."
Why carbon-neutral architecture matters to developers
As climate change takes center stage in the world’s eyes, every industry is taking steps to reduce their emissions — and real estate developers and architects have the potential to make big differences. One new way to focus on sustainability and fight climate change is by embracing carbon-neutral architecture and pulling inspiration from the natural world.
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In this post, we explain what carbon-neutral architecture is and why it’s important. Then, we outline the ways that you can take carbon-neutral ideas into your own buildings.
Making a community-wide difference: appealing to renters' desire for more sustainability
“As apartment operators calibrate their focus on further accommodating modern renters, sustainability is playing a key role in their plans. More renters are becoming aware of their environmental footprint and are making more environment and health oriented decisions in their personal lives. They’d also like to live in apartment communities that support their lifestyle and make it even easier to recycle, manage energy consumption and mitigate waste and trash around communities and neighborhoods.
Based on survey findings from the 2022 AMLI Sustainable Living Index, 88% of respondents noted that they are concerned about climate change and 80% said living in an apartment with green features is beneficial to their health.”
The sustainable building revolution is here — are you ready?
Climate change is a hot topic in all industries and real estate is no exception. So how will you factor sustainable building into your business model?
This guide will help you incorporate sustainability into your existing properties as well as your plans to design, construct, and manage new ones.
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