# A Property Value Revolution: Unlocking Value Through Sustainability

Green buildings average 10% to 21% higher market values while also demanding higher rents and lower vacancies.

by **Bree Brouwer**

If you have ever gazed up at the stunning structures of Hudson Yards in Manhattan or Tokyo Midtown Hibiya in Japan, you have witnessed the beauty of a real estate revolution. Both structures are considered to be some of the most sustainable urban developments.

The market is forcing a transition toward sustainable structures and management. Green buildings average 10% to 21% higher market values while also demanding higher rents and lower vacancies…

**Read the full story by Forbes:**

_[https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/09/25/a-property-value-revolution-unlocking-value-through-sustainability/](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/09/25/a-property-value-revolution-unlocking-value-through-sustainability/)_

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