The GreenBuilding Programme aims at improving the energy efficiency and expanding the integration of renewable energies in non-residential buildings in Europe on a voluntary basis.
This document outlines an international cooperation project between developed and developing countries to promote building energy efficiency. It discusses establishing partnerships between organizations like the IEA and UNDP to analyze energy efficiency projects, develop common tools and training, and ultimately coordinate on urban planning and transportation initiatives. The goals are to remove market barriers to energy efficiency, include more countries in energy statistics and policy reviews, and hold regional workshops to promote successful programs.
This document summarizes a study that compared a conventional office floor plan layout to a proposed collaborative floor plan layout. The conventional plan had mostly private offices and conference rooms, while the collaborative plan replaced many private offices and workstations with more open collaboration spaces. Data showed private offices and conference rooms were often unused. The collaborative plan accommodated over twice as many employees using smaller workstations, shared workstations, and more informal collaboration areas. This increased workspace utilization and density, allowing the same amount of real estate to support more employees while potentially saving hundreds of thousands in annual lease costs.
A very interesting and comprehensive report on district energy initiatives around the World, technology, planning and how it should help reduce primary energy consumption and resulting emissions.
Un informe muy interesante y completo sobre iniciativas de energía de distrito en el mundo, tecnología, planificación y cómo sería la solución para conseguir reducir el consumo de energía primaria y las consiguientes emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.
El documento presenta las tasas de crecimiento anual de varios años para dos categorías. Adicionalmente, muestra el número de proyectos y el área total de dos tipos de proyectos inmobiliarios para dos años diferentes.
A very interesting report bu Newmark Grubb Knight Frank about skyscrapers in the world, their history, present and future and the relationship with city development.
In the fourth quarter of 2014 in Monterrey, Mexico:
- The vacancy rate increased to 18.59% due to the completion of three new buildings totaling 48,000 sqm.
- Net absorption was nearly 15,000 sqm, reflecting an increase over the previous quarter.
- Margain-Gomez Morin had the highest average asking rental price of $29.88/sqm/month while San Jeronimo-Constitucion had the lowest at $16.86/sqm/month.
- Throughout 2014, approximately 49 rental and sales operations were recorded totaling 51,000 sqm of gross absorption.
The GreenBuilding Programme aims at improving the energy efficiency and expanding the integration of renewable energies in non-residential buildings in Europe on a voluntary basis.
This document outlines an international cooperation project between developed and developing countries to promote building energy efficiency. It discusses establishing partnerships between organizations like the IEA and UNDP to analyze energy efficiency projects, develop common tools and training, and ultimately coordinate on urban planning and transportation initiatives. The goals are to remove market barriers to energy efficiency, include more countries in energy statistics and policy reviews, and hold regional workshops to promote successful programs.
This document summarizes a study that compared a conventional office floor plan layout to a proposed collaborative floor plan layout. The conventional plan had mostly private offices and conference rooms, while the collaborative plan replaced many private offices and workstations with more open collaboration spaces. Data showed private offices and conference rooms were often unused. The collaborative plan accommodated over twice as many employees using smaller workstations, shared workstations, and more informal collaboration areas. This increased workspace utilization and density, allowing the same amount of real estate to support more employees while potentially saving hundreds of thousands in annual lease costs.
A very interesting and comprehensive report on district energy initiatives around the World, technology, planning and how it should help reduce primary energy consumption and resulting emissions.
Un informe muy interesante y completo sobre iniciativas de energía de distrito en el mundo, tecnología, planificación y cómo sería la solución para conseguir reducir el consumo de energía primaria y las consiguientes emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.
El documento presenta las tasas de crecimiento anual de varios años para dos categorías. Adicionalmente, muestra el número de proyectos y el área total de dos tipos de proyectos inmobiliarios para dos años diferentes.
A very interesting report bu Newmark Grubb Knight Frank about skyscrapers in the world, their history, present and future and the relationship with city development.
In the fourth quarter of 2014 in Monterrey, Mexico:
- The vacancy rate increased to 18.59% due to the completion of three new buildings totaling 48,000 sqm.
- Net absorption was nearly 15,000 sqm, reflecting an increase over the previous quarter.
- Margain-Gomez Morin had the highest average asking rental price of $29.88/sqm/month while San Jeronimo-Constitucion had the lowest at $16.86/sqm/month.
- Throughout 2014, approximately 49 rental and sales operations were recorded totaling 51,000 sqm of gross absorption.
Microsoft Innovation Campus in Milan, presented in WOF Green Barcelona 2011World Office Forum
Developed by Vitali, new Microsoft Innovation Campus was presented by the Cristian Vitali and the architects, Flores Prats from Barcelona. One of the most advanced buildings in the region, in line with Microsoft leadership in technology.
The document summarizes real estate market trends in the Netherlands in 2012-2013. It finds that weak economic conditions led to falling consumer confidence and household spending, slowing GDP growth. Prime property remained in high demand, though investment volumes declined for retail and industrial properties due to liquidity issues and lack of supply. Office leasing volumes held steady while retail leasing declined. Demand shifted to mixed-use locations with good transportation access. Logistic property attracted increasing occupier interest. Concentration of jobs and companies in major cities and prime areas continued.
El documento presenta estadísticas sobre el crecimiento de una empresa en diferentes años, incluyendo el porcentaje de crecimiento anual de 2011 a 2014, el número de proyectos y la superficie total de los mismos en metros cuadrados para cada año. Los datos muestran un aumento constante en el número de proyectos y la superficie total con los años.
Investor momentum in commercial real estate continues as transaction volumes grow, despite concerns about rising interest rates. Investors are taking on more risk by targeting secondary markets and value-added opportunities. In contrast, 2013 has been a year of consolidation for corporate occupiers focused on efficiency. Leasing activity has been mixed by market but is expected to increase in 2014 as the global economy improves.
The document discusses the transition from the Fire Age to a new era driven by electricity. It notes that while fire has been essential to human progress and remains important in some areas like cooking and transportation, it is also dangerous and a major contributor to pollution and climate change. Electricity offers advantages as it is more efficient, produces less waste, and can replace fire for many applications. The roles of fire and electricity in human activities are rapidly evolving, with electricity increasingly supplanting fire.
Www.nrdc.org international india_files_energy-retrofit-godrej-bhavan-csWorld Office Forum
This document summarizes the energy efficiency retrofit of the Godrej Bhavan building in Mumbai, India. The retrofit included replacing the HVAC system and installing energy efficient lighting, water meters, and other upgrades at a total cost of 5.4 million rupees (approximately $100,000). Since the retrofit, the building's annual electricity consumption has decreased by 11-12% and electricity costs have been cut by 26-28%, yielding savings that are projected to recover the retrofit costs within 4.7 years. The case study demonstrates the financial and energy savings benefits of energy efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings.
London's commercial real estate market experienced steady growth from 2013 to early 2014, with office rental prices rising moderately. Office rental prices in London increased by 4.0% in 2013, slower than the previous year but still outpacing other major global cities. According to a JLL report, London has the third largest commercial real estate market in the world based on capital value, behind only New York and Tokyo. The report also shows a varied picture for rental growth across different European cities, with some markets experiencing falling or bottoming out rents while rental growth is accelerating in other cities like Munich.
Renovation roadmaps for buildings by The Policy PartnersWorld Office Forum
By 30th April 2014, member states of the EU shal establish long term national strategies or roadmaps for mobilizing investment in the renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings, both public and private. This document expands on that regulation.
Gross absorption of office space in Mexico City increased 33% in 2014 compared to 2013. Mexico is predicted to have 3% GDP growth in 2015 and its exports are expected to benefit from growth in the U.S. economy. In 2014, 430,000 square meters of A/A+ office space was leased, a 33% increase over 2013, driven by pre-lease agreements for new, high quality buildings. The vacancy rate ended 2014 at its lowest level in 5 years despite over 1.5 million square meters of new space added over that period.
Colombia has transformed from a country torn by violence into one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America. While Colombian companies have traditionally focused on commodity exports, more are now looking abroad for growth opportunities. The document examines strategies used by Colombian companies to expand globally based on a survey of 600 business executives in Latin America. It finds that Colombian executives have greater confidence in their products and services than peers, but are also more reliant on commodities. It provides recommendations for Colombian companies to leverage technology, differentiate their offerings, expand into new markets like China, and acquire international experience through mergers and acquisitions.
The document discusses GRESB, an organization that provides ESG benchmarks, assessments, and data to the real estate industry. It notes that in 2020, GRESB had over 1,000 participant organizations representing over $4.1 trillion in assets. The document also provides some key sustainability metrics from the GRESB universe, such as a 0.5% reduction in energy consumed and an 81% diversion rate for waste. Finally, it outlines DWS's ESG real estate strategy, which includes tracking ESG data across seven funds for GRESB assessments and using an ESG checklist for all new acquisitions.
Veredus Energy, Manufacturing and Infrastructure. UK Energy conference 2014Marghaid Howie
Our clients trust us to deliver on one of their most important
investment decisions - their leadership.
Our industry knowledge, functional expertise and
extensive networks ensure that our clients can trust us
to deliver on one of their most important investment
decisions – their leadership, both on a permanent and
interim basis.
Le migliori pratiche europee per il risparmio energetico. Progetti e politiche dei Paesi Membri sono i protagonisti della Guida Europea per il Risparmio Energetico 2013.
This document provides guidance on achieving low energy and sustainable buildings. It discusses the benefits of pursuing Passive House certification, which requires super-insulation, airtight construction, high-performance windows, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Natural insulation materials are highlighted as offering high thermal performance as well as sustainability advantages over synthetic options. The document emphasizes the need for integrated design and coordination between all trades to minimize thermal bridging and ensure building performance meets energy efficiency targets.
Presentation by Dr. Graeme Sweeney, Chairman of Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) at Institute side event "Making sense of CCS in the UNFCCC" in Doha at COP 18 talks.
World Class Energy Efficiency - Sweden leads the wayHKTDC Nordics
Sweden has ambitious energy efficiency targets to reduce energy consumption and transition to renewable energy. By 2020, Sweden aims to reduce energy use by 9% and increase renewable energy to 50% of total supply. The country is also pursuing a long-term vision of becoming fossil fuel independent by 2030 for transport and having net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve these goals, Sweden is promoting policies like energy efficiency standards, renewable portfolio standards, and energy audits to improve efficiency in buildings, industry, and other sectors. District heating is also emphasized as a way to increase efficiency compared to individual electric systems.
The role of cities in increasing investor confidence in energy efficiencySteven Fawkes
Cities have a major role to play in scaling up investment in energy efficiency to meet climate goals. Standardization of energy efficiency project development and documentation is an essential part of building the financing framework but not the only part. The Investor Confidence Project's Investor Ready Energy Efficiency system provides an operational standardization framework that has been applied across 13 countries and building types to reduce risks, lower costs, and increase investment in energy efficiency projects.
Presentation with comments from Fortum Oyj to the Climate Impact Assessment of Nasdaq Helsinki by Sitra, launched at the United Nation's Sustainable Stock Exchange intiative's event Regional Dialogue: Nordic Countries on 4 November 2015.
Utilize Solar energy insolation to collect and transform it to useful electric source for simple applications like lighting, water pumping and battery charging.
The document discusses Europe's energy strategy and the need to embrace the overall environmental dimension by influencing decision-making in various sectors like land use and transportation. It also stresses the urgent need for investment to improve aging infrastructure and modern building standards, and addresses the high upfront costs of energy saving investments. Furthermore, it emphasizes involving smaller energy efficiency businesses in policymaking and representing the whole energy sector. Lastly, it suggests developing a more detailed understanding of issues across domestic, commercial and tertiary sectors to strengthen cross-sectoral links and a pan-European approach.
Microsoft Innovation Campus in Milan, presented in WOF Green Barcelona 2011World Office Forum
Developed by Vitali, new Microsoft Innovation Campus was presented by the Cristian Vitali and the architects, Flores Prats from Barcelona. One of the most advanced buildings in the region, in line with Microsoft leadership in technology.
The document summarizes real estate market trends in the Netherlands in 2012-2013. It finds that weak economic conditions led to falling consumer confidence and household spending, slowing GDP growth. Prime property remained in high demand, though investment volumes declined for retail and industrial properties due to liquidity issues and lack of supply. Office leasing volumes held steady while retail leasing declined. Demand shifted to mixed-use locations with good transportation access. Logistic property attracted increasing occupier interest. Concentration of jobs and companies in major cities and prime areas continued.
El documento presenta estadísticas sobre el crecimiento de una empresa en diferentes años, incluyendo el porcentaje de crecimiento anual de 2011 a 2014, el número de proyectos y la superficie total de los mismos en metros cuadrados para cada año. Los datos muestran un aumento constante en el número de proyectos y la superficie total con los años.
Investor momentum in commercial real estate continues as transaction volumes grow, despite concerns about rising interest rates. Investors are taking on more risk by targeting secondary markets and value-added opportunities. In contrast, 2013 has been a year of consolidation for corporate occupiers focused on efficiency. Leasing activity has been mixed by market but is expected to increase in 2014 as the global economy improves.
The document discusses the transition from the Fire Age to a new era driven by electricity. It notes that while fire has been essential to human progress and remains important in some areas like cooking and transportation, it is also dangerous and a major contributor to pollution and climate change. Electricity offers advantages as it is more efficient, produces less waste, and can replace fire for many applications. The roles of fire and electricity in human activities are rapidly evolving, with electricity increasingly supplanting fire.
Www.nrdc.org international india_files_energy-retrofit-godrej-bhavan-csWorld Office Forum
This document summarizes the energy efficiency retrofit of the Godrej Bhavan building in Mumbai, India. The retrofit included replacing the HVAC system and installing energy efficient lighting, water meters, and other upgrades at a total cost of 5.4 million rupees (approximately $100,000). Since the retrofit, the building's annual electricity consumption has decreased by 11-12% and electricity costs have been cut by 26-28%, yielding savings that are projected to recover the retrofit costs within 4.7 years. The case study demonstrates the financial and energy savings benefits of energy efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings.
London's commercial real estate market experienced steady growth from 2013 to early 2014, with office rental prices rising moderately. Office rental prices in London increased by 4.0% in 2013, slower than the previous year but still outpacing other major global cities. According to a JLL report, London has the third largest commercial real estate market in the world based on capital value, behind only New York and Tokyo. The report also shows a varied picture for rental growth across different European cities, with some markets experiencing falling or bottoming out rents while rental growth is accelerating in other cities like Munich.
Renovation roadmaps for buildings by The Policy PartnersWorld Office Forum
By 30th April 2014, member states of the EU shal establish long term national strategies or roadmaps for mobilizing investment in the renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings, both public and private. This document expands on that regulation.
Gross absorption of office space in Mexico City increased 33% in 2014 compared to 2013. Mexico is predicted to have 3% GDP growth in 2015 and its exports are expected to benefit from growth in the U.S. economy. In 2014, 430,000 square meters of A/A+ office space was leased, a 33% increase over 2013, driven by pre-lease agreements for new, high quality buildings. The vacancy rate ended 2014 at its lowest level in 5 years despite over 1.5 million square meters of new space added over that period.
Colombia has transformed from a country torn by violence into one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America. While Colombian companies have traditionally focused on commodity exports, more are now looking abroad for growth opportunities. The document examines strategies used by Colombian companies to expand globally based on a survey of 600 business executives in Latin America. It finds that Colombian executives have greater confidence in their products and services than peers, but are also more reliant on commodities. It provides recommendations for Colombian companies to leverage technology, differentiate their offerings, expand into new markets like China, and acquire international experience through mergers and acquisitions.
The document discusses GRESB, an organization that provides ESG benchmarks, assessments, and data to the real estate industry. It notes that in 2020, GRESB had over 1,000 participant organizations representing over $4.1 trillion in assets. The document also provides some key sustainability metrics from the GRESB universe, such as a 0.5% reduction in energy consumed and an 81% diversion rate for waste. Finally, it outlines DWS's ESG real estate strategy, which includes tracking ESG data across seven funds for GRESB assessments and using an ESG checklist for all new acquisitions.
Veredus Energy, Manufacturing and Infrastructure. UK Energy conference 2014Marghaid Howie
Our clients trust us to deliver on one of their most important
investment decisions - their leadership.
Our industry knowledge, functional expertise and
extensive networks ensure that our clients can trust us
to deliver on one of their most important investment
decisions – their leadership, both on a permanent and
interim basis.
Le migliori pratiche europee per il risparmio energetico. Progetti e politiche dei Paesi Membri sono i protagonisti della Guida Europea per il Risparmio Energetico 2013.
This document provides guidance on achieving low energy and sustainable buildings. It discusses the benefits of pursuing Passive House certification, which requires super-insulation, airtight construction, high-performance windows, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Natural insulation materials are highlighted as offering high thermal performance as well as sustainability advantages over synthetic options. The document emphasizes the need for integrated design and coordination between all trades to minimize thermal bridging and ensure building performance meets energy efficiency targets.
Presentation by Dr. Graeme Sweeney, Chairman of Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) at Institute side event "Making sense of CCS in the UNFCCC" in Doha at COP 18 talks.
World Class Energy Efficiency - Sweden leads the wayHKTDC Nordics
Sweden has ambitious energy efficiency targets to reduce energy consumption and transition to renewable energy. By 2020, Sweden aims to reduce energy use by 9% and increase renewable energy to 50% of total supply. The country is also pursuing a long-term vision of becoming fossil fuel independent by 2030 for transport and having net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve these goals, Sweden is promoting policies like energy efficiency standards, renewable portfolio standards, and energy audits to improve efficiency in buildings, industry, and other sectors. District heating is also emphasized as a way to increase efficiency compared to individual electric systems.
The role of cities in increasing investor confidence in energy efficiencySteven Fawkes
Cities have a major role to play in scaling up investment in energy efficiency to meet climate goals. Standardization of energy efficiency project development and documentation is an essential part of building the financing framework but not the only part. The Investor Confidence Project's Investor Ready Energy Efficiency system provides an operational standardization framework that has been applied across 13 countries and building types to reduce risks, lower costs, and increase investment in energy efficiency projects.
Presentation with comments from Fortum Oyj to the Climate Impact Assessment of Nasdaq Helsinki by Sitra, launched at the United Nation's Sustainable Stock Exchange intiative's event Regional Dialogue: Nordic Countries on 4 November 2015.
Utilize Solar energy insolation to collect and transform it to useful electric source for simple applications like lighting, water pumping and battery charging.
The document discusses Europe's energy strategy and the need to embrace the overall environmental dimension by influencing decision-making in various sectors like land use and transportation. It also stresses the urgent need for investment to improve aging infrastructure and modern building standards, and addresses the high upfront costs of energy saving investments. Furthermore, it emphasizes involving smaller energy efficiency businesses in policymaking and representing the whole energy sector. Lastly, it suggests developing a more detailed understanding of issues across domestic, commercial and tertiary sectors to strengthen cross-sectoral links and a pan-European approach.
This document provides a roadmap for the development and deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy between now and 2050. It envisions that by 2050, PV will provide 11% of global electricity production, equivalent to 4,500 terawatt-hours per year and 3,000 gigawatts of installed capacity. To achieve this vision will require effective policy support and incentives over the next decade to drive down costs and scale up manufacturing to the level needed for mass deployment. The roadmap identifies technology, policy and collaboration milestones to guide stakeholders toward realizing PV's full potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to energy security and socioeconomic development.
GCC governments are imposing new standards to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and limit resource depletion in the construction industry. Construction companies can play a direct role in greening their processes. The document outlines 10 steps companies can take to transition to greener construction, including making sustainability common knowledge among staff, having sustainability plans before construction begins, embedding green procedures contractually, and ensuring materials meet sustainability criteria throughout the project. International rating systems provide common green requirements, and experience shows stakeholders are increasingly aware of sustainability benefits.
2017 GRESB Real Estate Results presentation, presented on 27 October in Stockholm, hosted by the Swedish Property Federation
Slides 1-24: GRESB
Slides 25-43: Sponda Plc
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched ambitious new climate strategy and Energy Lending Policy. What does it mean for the energy future of both EU and the world? Read more in out blog!
This document discusses business models for green buildings. It provides examples of six business models:
1) Developing properties for rental by operating the building to recover additional investment costs.
2) Achieving lower prices through pre-fabrication and economies of scale in production.
3) Using public support programs to subsidize energy efficient social housing and bring down costs.
4) Building collectively through cooperative housing models.
5) Guaranteeing energy performance through energy supply contracting.
6) Building with low carbon materials to reduce emissions over the building lifecycle.
Case studies from companies around the world demonstrate how each model works in practice and the benefits for customers, investors, and the environment.
Derisking EE finance steven fawkes 26 Apr 2018Steven Fawkes
To achieve ambitious climate goals, annual investment in energy efficiency must increase five-fold to over $1 trillion per year by 2050. However, financing energy efficiency projects faces numerous challenges including small project sizes, performance uncertainty, and lack of standardization. These issues apply across all sources of finance whether on- or off-balance sheet. Derisking energy efficiency requires addressing project development risks, performance risks, and financing barriers through standardized processes, tools to evaluate value and risk, "super developers" to aggregate projects, and building capacity across the financial and energy sectors. The Investor Confidence Project framework supports standardization to reduce due diligence costs and increase confidence in energy savings.
This webinar presentation provides an overview of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations and their implications for UK investment firms. It discusses the growing importance of ESG for regulators, government, and customers. The presentation outlines the timeline of upcoming ESG regulations and requirements in the UK and EU, including how they will impact asset managers, advisers, and platforms. It also explores opportunities and challenges around the transition to a low-carbon economy and the UK government's approach and key policies to support clean growth.
The Dutch government proposes moving the European Medicines Agency to Amsterdam and providing a new custom-built headquarters. The proposal offers a 27,000 square meter building located in Amsterdam Zuidas that can accommodate 1,300 workstations and meet EMA's facility needs. It also ensures easy international access through Amsterdam Airport and availability of nearby hotel accommodations to support EMA's visitors and experts. The Netherlands pledges full support for a seamless transition and continuity of EMA's operations.
This presentation discusses CBRE Group, Inc., a global commercial real estate services and investment firm. It notes that CBRE is the largest commercial real estate services provider globally, with over 460 offices in over 60 countries. The presentation also highlights CBRE's track record of long-term revenue and earnings growth. Additionally, it outlines CBRE's strategy to continue growing, including through acquisitions like the recently announced purchase of Global Workplace Solutions to expand its outsourcing capabilities.
Ordenación del territorio para la competitividad con una movilidad eficienteWorld Office Forum
Ordenando el territorio para la competitividad con una movilidad eficiente. Una magnífica presentación del profesor Pablo Sotomayor, de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, en la conferencia WOF Bogotá 2013.
Colombia saw strong 4.6% GDP growth in 2014 driven by construction, financial services, and consumer demand. However, falling commodity prices negatively impacted mining, manufacturing, and petroleum. Imports grew faster than declining exports, pushing the current account deficit to 5% of GDP. The Central Bank has kept interest rates at 4.5% to support the economy as inflation remains at 3%. Significant new infrastructure projects and continued foreign investment are expected to fuel further economic growth.
México está experimentando un crecimiento económico moderado pero estable en el mercado de oficinas de la Ciudad de México. El inventario de oficinas creció un 8% en 2014 a 4.74 millones de metros cuadrados, y se espera que aumente otro 50% en 2015. La absorción neta fue de 94,367 metros cuadrados en el cuarto trimestre, con una tasa de disponibilidad del 11.88%. Los precios promedio de alquiler aumentaron ligeramente a $24.90 por metro cuadrado por mes.
La economía peruana creció solo 2.6% en 2014 debido principalmente a factores externos como la caída de los precios de las materias primas y la menor demanda internacional. Para 2015, se proyecta un crecimiento entre 4% y 5%, dependiendo de variables como los precios de los commodities y la demanda externa. Un factor clave será el precio del petróleo, que ha caído significativamente y podría impulsar el crecimiento al 5%. El gobierno también está tomando medidas como reducciones de impuestos para asegurar el crecimiento
El mercado de oficinas de Santiago ha experimentado un fuerte crecimiento en los últimos años, con casi un 30% de aumento en el inventario total desde 2011. A pesar de que se han agregado muchos nuevos metros cuadrados, la tasa actual de vacancia de alrededor del 9% se considera baja debido a que la absorción ha mantenido el ritmo de la nueva oferta. Sin embargo, existe una gran cantidad de metros cuadrados adicionales en construcción, y se espera que la economía se desacelere, lo que podría afectar la demanda
El documento resume el mercado de oficinas en Lima durante el 2014. Se ingresaron 9 nuevos edificios al mercado prime con 112,142 metros cuadrados adicionales. La vacancia aumentó al 8.1% debido a la alta oferta nueva. La absorción neta fue de 88,476 metros cuadrados, la más alta en años. Los precios de renta promedio disminuyeron un 7% a US$20.80 por metro cuadrado al mes. Para el 2015 se espera el ingreso de 13 nuevos edificios prime con más de 240,000 metros
International Property Measurement Standards, created by the IPMS Coalition resolves the difficulties that different local standards of measuring real estate pose for investor, financing institutions or international occupiers. It was an absolute necessity and the problem has now been resolved. This presentation explain the Standards for office buildings.
España perdería aproximadamente 2,6 millones de habitantes en los próximos 10 años debido a las bajas tasas de natalidad y el envejecimiento de la población, lo que provocaría que a partir de 2017 hubiera más defunciones que nacimientos. Además, todas las comunidades autónomas, excepto Canarias y las ciudades autónomas de Ceuta y Melilla, perderían población. La población envejecería significativamente, con un aumento previsto de 1,5 millones de personas mayores de 64 años para
El documento analiza el mercado inmobiliario residencial en España. Señala que el mercado ha tocado fondo y está entrando en una fase de estabilización tras años de caída, con una demanda estable en 2014 y creciente en 2015 a medida que mejore la economía. Sin embargo, los precios continuarán ajustándose gradualmente debido a factores como el desempleo, la disminución de la población y la escasez de crédito. El stock de viviendas existentes se reducirá lentamente a lo largo de los próximos
Este documento describe el contexto y realiza un análisis de la calle Orense en Madrid, identificando varios problemas para los peatones como la falta de cruces seguros y espacio, tiempos de espera largos, y priorización del tráfico vehicular sobre la movilidad peatonal. Propone mejorar la calidad de la experiencia peatonal mediante la adición de más cruces semaforizados, reducción de tiempos de espera, y reorganización del espacio público para privilegiar a los peatones sobre los vehículos.
AZCA UN TROZO GRANDE DE ARQUITECTURA O UN TROZO PEQUEÑO DE CIUDADWorld Office Forum
Este documento presenta tres oraciones sobre el área comercial y financiera conocida como A.Z.C.A. en Madrid. Primero, describe A.Z.C.A. como un laboratorio para explorar ideas sobre infraestructuras y su relación con la arquitectura visible. Segundo, explica que debajo del suelo hay un entramado de túneles y conexiones que actúan como soporte y "alter ego" de la realidad visible. Tercero, plantea preguntas sobre si A.Z.C.A. es un gran edificio o un pequeño fragment
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2. Welcome
Delivering good sustainability performance is essential for developers,
investors and occupiers alike, as they look to enhance their corporate
governance, reduce operational costs and make their buildings more
attractive to work in.
Although the principles for improving sustainability performance in
countries across EMEA are broadly the same, each member country
has applied legislation to meet these objectives in different ways. This
presents a challenge for those organisations who wish to operate on a
pan-European basis, or those looking to identify the most suitable location
from which to operate. Having an understanding of these variations at
their fingertips can help our clients make informed decisions as to where
they want to operate or invest.
We at DTZ are well placed to support and advise our clients throughout
Europe and wider regions through our global reach. Our clients are
involved in all aspects of property, and to support them in meeting their
own sustainability objectives we have embedded sustainability into all of
our skill lines. We have in-house experts who are able to provide advice on
both strategic and technical sustainability issues, including:
• Energy/Carbon Reduction & Cost Benefit Analysis
• Strategic portfolio advice
• Impact on value and marketability
• Renewable options and investment appraisals
• Policy development & implementation
• Sustainability Audits
• Green ratings, including BREEAM, LEED and SKA
• Development of EMS
• Advice on planning and construction
• Compliance services
• Green financing
We are very excited to launch this inaugural guide, the first of its kind,
to provide clients with an overview of sustainability practice across
European countries. We hope that it will assist you in implementing your
sustainable property strategy and provide an incentive for us to work
with you in the future.
Paul Brown
Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability, EMEA
paul.brown@dtz.com
+44 (0)20 3296 3812
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3. Welcome to this first edition of our ‘European Sustainability Guide’ whose
aim is to provide a general understanding of sustainability practices in real
estate across the European Union for occupiers, investors and developers.
Where sustainability is concerned there are two different aspects to
consider. The first relates to the proper adoption of building regulations
at local level based on the European Union’s Energy Performance of
Buildings Directive (EPBD) – obligatory to all member states. The second
is more voluntary and relates to the use of rating tools stemming from
certifications such as BREEAM, DGNB, LEED and HQE amongst others.
The guide includes:
• a short introduction of the main tools set up across Europe to measure
the energy performance of buildings in order to allow investors
and occupiers to apply the right process for obtaining a “green”
certification
• a European overview of key indicators of sustainability: energy cost
per country, most widely implemented ”green” certifications, and
number and volume of green buildings across the region.
• Information on building regulations (definition of low energy building,
energy certificate, implementation of green leases, certifications
schemes) at country level.
We hope you find this publication both interesting and useful.
Magali Marton
Head of CEMEA Research
magali.marton@dtz.com
+33 (0)1 4964 4954
Karine Woodford
Head of Occupier Research
karine.woodford@dtz.com
+44 (0)20 3296 2306
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5. Introduction
Sustainability rating tools can be useful to compare
buildings, cities or countries. Industry standards for
valuing buildings exist across Europe. However when
it comes to sustainability standards the situation
is more diverse. This adds a layer of difficulty for
property investors and occupiers who are trying to
assess sustainability practices in different markets
across the region.
Sustainability is a broad concept involving three
objectives: social, economic and environmental. So,
a low energy consumption building is necessary
but not sufficient for a sustainable approach in real
estate. Environmental and social aspects must also
be taken into consideration to achieve the ‘ultimate’
sustainable building.
For real estate, sustainability is not only about
reducing the energy consumption of buildings
but also the integration of these buildings into
such environmental and social aspects as the
manufacturing of their construction materials and
how the occupiers subsequently use the premises.
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6. Are rising energy costs catalysts for
low energy buildings?
Demand for energy is centrally driven both by economic
growth and an established industrial framework, which, Figure 1
correspondingly, relates to productivity, population,
and economic development. However, the rise and Electricity price Industrial consumer
development of energy efficient technologies also has Changes from 2007 to 2012
a reducing effect on energy use. This is reinforced by
the continuous increase in electricity prices, up by an -20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
average 26% in Europe over the last five years. Latvia
We have considered the driving force behind increases Portugal
in energy costs across Europe. The pressure on France
occupational costs and on energy consumption Cyprus
overall could be a catalyst for a more proactive LIthuania
approach to sustainable or low energy performance Greece
buildings. We could expect to see more pressure on the Estonia
implementation of low energy building regulations, where Malta
energy consumption by inhabitants is high and prices are Italy
more expensive. Turkey
The map overleaf shows the final energy consumption Finland
of electricity per ‘000 inhabitants and electricity Spain
prices per kWh of industrial consumers. This highlights Slovakia
several interesting trends across the different European EU-27 countries
countries: Germany
Croatia
- The Nordics account for the highest level of energy
Sweeden
consumption of electricity in the region (in particular
Bulgaria
Sweden, Finland and Norway), with a ratio ranging
between 1,130 to 1,978 TOE (tone of oil equivalent) - two Norway
to three times the European average which currently Austria
stands at 472 TOE. However, often higher electricity Denmark
consumption is counterbalanced by cheaper prices, Belgium
ranging between €0.092/kWh to €0.115/kWh in the case Czech Republic
of the Nordics, against an average of €0.145/kWh for the United Kingdom
Eurozone as a whole. Luxembourg
Ireland
-Belgium, France and the Netherlands present some
Hungary
common trends, with electricity consumption levels
Slovenia
above the European average (+20 to +30%) and
relatively attractive pricing. Among the most mature Poland
economies, Germany is unique in that the electricity price Romania
is extremely high, reaching €0.170/kWh in mid 2012, 17% Netherlands
higher than the European average.
- In the UK and Spain electricity consumption and pricing Source: Eurostat
for industrial consumers are slightly below the European
average figures, easing financial pressure on the overall
performance of the real estate sector. The situation is
less positive in Italy where electricity prices - which stand
at €0,211/kWh - are the second highest in the region.
Economic pressure on energy costs could speed up the
implementation of the EPBD directive, offering more
control on the energy performance of buildings.
- Hungary, Poland and Turkey consume the least
electricity across the region. Their GDP growth is
expected to generate more demand and energy
consumption going forward. Poland and Turkey benefit
from lower prices in electricity, whilst Hungary is already
more or less in line with the European average.
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7. Map 1
Final energy consumption of electricity and electricity
prices in Europe - Industry*
per 1000 inhabitants
< 400
400 to 500
500 to 1000
> 1000
electricity price as at H1 2012 ¤/kWh/all taxes included
Average of EU : 472
Source: Eurostat
Final energy consumption of
electricity covers any electricity
delivered to the end user’s door
(i.e. industry, transport, households
and other sectors…) for all energy
uses. It excludes deliveries for
transformation and/or own use of
the energy producing industries, as
well as any network losses.
*The price of electricity is expressed
in € and includes all the taxes for
industrial consumers, with annual
consumption ranging between
500MwH and 2,000 Mw.
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8. Mandatory certification – EPBD and EPCs
With buildings accounting for 40% of energy are classified into categories with the number
consumption, the EU has introduced legislation aimed of categories varying from 7 (for the majority of
at improving the energy performance of buildings countries) to a maximum of 9. There is no consistency
within the EU. The EPBD (Energy Performance of between ratings across Europe. Therefore two
Buildings Directive), first published in 2002, requires buildings with the same rating could in fact have very
all EU countries to enhance their building standards different levels of energy efficiency.
and roll out Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
The EPC is mandatory in most European countries
EPCs rate buildings according to their energy
for any sale or leasing of buildings, meaning that the
performance in various categories, including hot
EPC should be included in any building advertising.
water, heating, cooling, fans and lighting, and are
This requirement for publicity allows occupiers
required to be made available when a building is
and landlords to compare the energy efficiency of
constructed, sold or rented out.
buildings against each other at country level. This is
It is important to note that the EPC has been designed an achievement in itself but does not suggest that
to rate the energy performance of a building only – it a more proactive management approach has been
does not assess the overall sustainability of a building. implemented to investors' whole asset portfolios.
The categories covered by the EPC vary from country According to the Energy Act 2011, there will be
to country: a Minimum Energy Standard requirement for all
properties to be let by 2018, although this has not
Energy performance is defined through common
yet been confirmed. The assumed rating level is a ‘E’
standards in the majority of the countries covered
rating, so ‘F’ and ‘G’ rated properties will not be able
in our European Sustainability Guide (16 out of 22).
to be let post 2018 unless they have implemented all
Energy performance includes energy used for hot
the measures under the Green Deal Assessment.
water, heating, cooling, fans and lighting.
In France, a step by step approach for improving
There are a number of local criteria to be adhered to
the energy performance of existing buildings is at
in the energy performance assessment, including:
a very advanced stage. Owners are obliged to start
- Exclusion of hot water production in Belgium, renovation/refurbishment work to improve the energy
Finland, France and Ireland performance of their buildings with the objective to:
- Exclusion of fans in Italy => Upgrade the performance by 2 ranges for the
buildings classified as H and I,
- Exclusion of lighting in Belgium, Finland, France,
Ireland and Italy. => Upgrade the performance by 1 range for the
buildings classified as D, E, F and G,
Beyond these exclusions, the rating obtained by
using the EPC varies between countries, preventing => For buildings already classified as A, B and C,
investors or tenants of using it as a common tool facility management should be optimized.
to evaluate the energy performance of buildings
on a consistent and comparable basis. Buildings
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9. Table 1
EPC standards in Europe
Countries Hot Water Heating Cooling Fans Lighting Other
Belgium X √ √ √ X X
Czech Republic √ √ √ √ √ √
Denmark √ √ √ √ √ X
Estonia √ √ √ √ √ √
Finland X √ √ √ X X
France X √ √ √ X X
Germany √ √ √ √ √ √
Hungary √ √ √ √ √ √
Ireland X √ √ √ X X
Italy √ √ √ X X X
Latvia √ √ √ √ √ X
Lithuania √ √ √ √ √ √
Luxembourg √ √ √ √ √ X
Netherlands √ √ √ √ √ √
Norway √ √ √ √ √ √
Poland √ √ √ √ √ X
Romania √ √ √ √ √ X
Spain √ √ √ √ √ X
Sweeden √ √ √ √ √ √
Switzerland √ √ √ √ √ X
Turkey √ √ √ √ √ X
United Kingdom √ √ √ √ √ X
Source: DTZ Research from local energy performance assessment bodies
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10. Voluntary certifications
Aside from the EPC ratings which are mandatory,
investors and occupiers can choose to go one step further
towards obtaining sustainable buildings by applying for
voluntary certification schemes. There are different
certification schemes in operation across Europe.
Main green rating systems
Four green rating systems are predominant in Europe
judging by their number of certified buildings.
LEED
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design, developed by the United
States Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998,
and the certification has evolved since. The
most recent version corresponds to a set of
criteria defined in 2009 and is referred to as
the LEED 2009 Rating System. It is the second
most adopted assessment method worldwide
with more than 11,000 buildings certified
BREEAM around the world with this system and around
300 in Europe.
The Building Research Establishment’s Environmental
Assessment Method (BREEAM) is the oldest and
most widespread certification system around the
world. Launched in the United Kingdom in 1990 it has
certified nearly 250,000 buildings and is now used
in more than 50 countries. Some country-specific
BREEAM certifications schemes have been set up in
Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Sweden and Germany.
DGNB
Launched by the German Sustainable Building
Council in 2008 the DGNB certification is
among the most recent in Europe. Similar to
the LEED and BREEAM systems it accords more
importance to the life cycle assessment of the
HQE
building than to actual credit allocations.
The Haute Qualité Environmentale (HQE)
Mainly used for local projects it has gained
certification is a green building standard created
international momentum over the course of the
in France in 1996 by the HQE Association. Since
years. To this day roughly 500 buildings have
2006 a certification can be obtained through
been DGNB certified around the world, half of
the Certivea organisation. It is mainly a local
which are located in Germany.
standard and the rare international certifications
are made in other French speaking countries.
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11. Map 2
Number of certified* buildings
Most common certification
Source: DTZ Research
*based on the most common
certifications in each country
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12. Table 2
Certification scheme descriptions
Valuation system Countries Total Cost in €* Criteria Levels of certification
LEED US Registration cost: -Sustainable sites -Platinum: 52-69 pts
€700 -Water efficiency -Gold: 39-51 pts
Audit cost: €10,000 -Energy and atmosphere -Silver: 33-38 pts
Total cost: €10,700 -Materials and resources -Certified: 26-32 pts
(excluding cost of -Indoor environmental quality
technical document -Innovation and design process
translation)
BREEAM UK Registration cost: -Management -Outstanding
€900 -Energy use -Excellent
Audit cost: €2,700 -Health and well-being -Very Good
Total cost: €3,600 -Pollution -Good
(excluding cost of -Transport -Pass
technical document -Land-use
translation) -Ecology
-Materials
-Water
HQE France Registration cost: -Relationship between buildings -Very good
€1,900 and their close environment -Good
Audit cost: €23,800 -Choice of construction processes -Basic
Total cost: €25,700 and products
-Low nuisance of building site
-Energy management
-Water management
-Waste management
-Maintenance management
-Heat comfort
-Acoustic comfort
-Visual comfort
-Olfactory comfort
-Health quality of the areas
-Health quality of water
-Health quality of air
DGNB Germany Certificate is €3,000 50 sustainability categories for -Gold
to €18,000 EUR; which topics are: -Silver
plus Fee for Auditor; -Economical quality -Bronze
total costs could vary -Ecological quality
between €50,000 and -Socio-cultural & functional quality
€100,000. -Technical quality
-Quality of the process
-Quality of building
-Quality of location
*Costs indicated in the table above for LEED, BREEAM and HQE certification are for a new office building of 20,000 sq m. The certification cost is based project’s rating system and size.
Source: DTZ Research
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13. We must acknowledge the limitations to this Globalisation of commercial real estate is leading
benchmarking exercise. investors to choose between several certifications in
order to maximise the green impact of their buildings
Building regulation standards vary between countries
on potential tenants and future landlords. 6 of the 22
and each rating tool has, as a minimum requirement,
countries covered in our analysis have reported this
building regulations specific to each country. Therefore
trend - see the table below which presents the most
there is no guarantee that a building which attains
common combination of certifications by country
the highest level of certification with one organisation
in Europe.
will attain the same with another. For example, the US
LEED system is based on fewer criterions than the UK France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands all add an
BREEAM one. The highest level for LEED is ‘Platinum’ international certificate to the local ones. This makes
which roughly equates to a ‘Very Good’ in BREEAM. sense when considering the weight of cross-border
investment activity in these countries.
Setting global standards across property portfolios
is an understandable objective but in some countries
choosing one particular global standard over another
can lead to lower ratings than simply adhering the
local certification. The green value debate is easier
to undertake in the US and Australia where standard
building regulations are much stricter than they are
in Europe.
Table 3
Most common combination of “green” certifications used across Europe
Country Most common certifications Most common certification combinations
Finland LEED LEED-BREEAM
France HQE HQE-BBC / HQE-BREEAM
Germany DGNB DGNB-LEED
Italy LEED LEED-CASACLIMA
Netherlands Energy Labels BREEAM
Poland BREEAM LEED-BREEAM
Source: DTZ Research
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14. Lifecycle coverage
The table below provides an overview on the type of
buildings (new, renovated or existing) which can apply
for certifications.
Table 4
Lifecycle coverage of building certifications
Country New Renovated Existing
Belgium √ √ √
Czech Republic √ √ √
Denmark √ √ X
Estonia √ X X
Finland √ √ √
France √ √ √
Germany √ √ √
Hungary √ √ √
Ireland √ √ √
Italy √ √ √
Latvia √ √ √
Lithuania √ √ √
Luxembourg √ √ √
Netherlands √ √ √
Norway √ √ √
Poland √ √ √
Romania √ √ √
Spain √ √ √
Sweeden √ √ √
Switzerland √ √ √
Turkey √ √ √
United Kingdom √ √ √
Source: DTZ Research
There are now a wide range of certifications in Operational performance
existence which cover all the different building types: Next to consider is the use of buildings by the end
from its construction to its renovation through its user, which is responsible for a large part (30%) of
use by occupiers. However, most of the certifications the energy performance. We have already identified
obtained so far are for new buildings as they are the a number of countries where a certification linked to
first ones to have been set up by private organisations, the occupation of the building exists. For example it is
such as BRE (UK), US Green Building Council (US) or the case in Finland, France, Hungary, Luxembourg and
CERTIVEA (France). In less than a decade, the scope for the UK.
green building certifications has been extended to also
cover renovated and existing buildings.
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16. Green office buildings in their market
PRIME IS NOT YET GREEN IN EUROPE
Discussions around the value of ‘green’ have Figure 2
been ongoing for a number of years in the Is your definition of prime office
European Commercial Real Estate market.
They started on the basis of the added cost buildings based on energy efficiency?
to be paid by the tenant of green / low energy
consumption buildings, without however
demonstrating the added value of this new type
of building.
The angle of the discussions has changed
recently leading to a new definition of new
prime buildings which considers energy
performance levels. This new definition for
prime buildings has come into force as high
energy efficiency has started to spread across
Europe with 7 (mainly Nordics, France and the
UK) out of 22 countries covered in our analysis
having already witnessed this change. These
highlight that prime buildings are not yet
‘green’ or ‘energy efficient’ at a regional level.
We should expect to see a growing number of
markets integrating this new paradigm in the
future as green certifications and labels will see
their importance growing. Green office stock
defined as buildings with green certifications
accounts for only 24 million sq m across
Europe, representing less than 5% of the
overall stock.
Source: DTZ Research
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17. MARKET VALUES
Our analysis of prime rents for low energy
buildings against non low-energy buildings
across Europe shows that there is not yet
any clear differentiation in terms of pricing
in most European countries. Higher prices
for green buildings are broadly expected by
market participants, although to date there
has been little evidence of any green added
value across different European countries.
There are, however, some countries which
are now showing increased evidence of
higher pricing in green buildings. For
example this is the case outside central
locations in Finland, Germany and Romania.
GREEN LEASES
Beyond the Energy Performance Certificate
and the green certifications, the emergence
of green buildings will also impact the
relationship between tenants and landlords.
An appendix focused on sustainable use
of the buildings is now required for some
leasing contracts in half of the European
countries covered in our analysis. Green
leases vary in terms of content or
obligations for tenants and/or landlords;
however their requirement for new or
existing lease contracts is evidence that
sustainability is expected to deeply impact
the real estate market.
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19. Country specific energy
information
Belgium 20
Czech Republic 21
Denmark 22
Estonia 23
Finland 24
France 25
Germany 26
Hungary 27
Ireland 28
Italy 29
Latvia 30
Lithuania 31
Luxembourg 32
Netherlands 33
Norway 34
Poland 35
Romania 36
Spain 37
Sweden 38
Switzerland 39
Turkey 40
United Kingdom 41
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20. Belgium
Belgium
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Hot Water No
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Heating Yes
The definition is different depending on the region the
building is located in. In general, the mandatory regulation Cooling Yes
defines standards to be reached for new buildings as well as Fans Yes
for important refurbishments. In Brussels, the current
standards imposed are: For new construction - the annual Lighting No
requirement for heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water and
lighting must be lower than 75 kWh/sq m (in primary energy). Other No
As Belgium is a Federal State with competences and *Energy Performance Certificate
obligations split at regional level, each Belgian region
(Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels Capital Region) has the right
to set its own definition for the Energy Performance Building EP certificates are mandatory in the country’s three regions.
Not only are these mandatory on sales of buildings but also
Criteria, in accordance with the European directive on this on lettings. The goal is to allow buyers to compare buildings
subject. both for purchases and lettings.
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
BREEAM
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Other certifications HQE (France)
Cooling method includes:
Most common
BREEAM only A/C No
combination
Natural No
Local assessment
Valideo Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
30 for 360,000 sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? No
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Brussels CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings 285 195
For non "low-energy" buildings 275 185
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Belgium Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.130 0.145 12
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 11.690 13.150 7
Private vehicle to work 52% 30% 1
Public Transportation to work 34% 34% 9
Bicycle use to work 5% 6% 6
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21. CzechRepublic
Czech
Republic
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water No
Based on the Act 406/2000 a building with almost zero
Heating Yes
energy consumption is a building with very low energy
demand, mostly covered from renewable resources. Cooling Yes
The Decree No. 148/2007 Coll. Energy Performance of
Buildings and the Czech technical standard CSN 730540 Fans Yes
define:
Lighting Yes
-The requirements for energy efficiency of buildings,
benchmarks and calculation methods Other No
-The contents and the layout of the Energy Performance
Certificate (EPC), including the use of previously conducted *Energy Performance Certificate
energy audits
-The extent of examinations to be passed by individuals with The Decree No. 148/2007 gives the values of specific energy
respect to the details to be included in the EPC of the consumption. These specifics are divided into classes (from A
to G); the C class contains the reference values. Class A and B
building. buildings are considered energy efficient with A class the
most energy efficient.
CERTIFICATION SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
LEED
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Other certifications DGNB, BREEAM
Cooling method includes:
Most common BREEAM for existing buildings,
A/C Yes
combination LEED for planned projects
Natural Yes
Local assessment
SB Tool CZ in progress Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust Yes
Number of certified
24 for 343,000 sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? Yes
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Prague CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings
252 210
For non "low-energy" buildings
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Czech Republic Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.125 0.145 11
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 11.168 13.150 4
Private vehicle to work 33% 30% 8
Public Transportation to work 43% 34% 4
Bicycle use to work 1% 6% 10
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22. Denmark
Denmark
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water No
The minimum energy performance requirement for non-
Heating Yes
residential buildings is 95 + 2,200/A kWh/sq m (A is the
heated gross floor area) including the electricity needed for Cooling Yes
the integrated lighting of the building.
Fans Yes
Two energy classes are defined:
Lighting Yes
Low Energy Class 1: Calculated performance is 75% better
than the minimum requirements Other No
Low Energy Class 2: Calculated performance is 50% better
than the minimum requirements *Energy Performance Certificate
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
DGNB
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building No
Fuel Yes
Other certifications No
Cooling method includes:
Most common
DGNB only A/C No
combination
Natural No
Bolig+
Local assessment Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
Passiv Haus
tool
Swan label Mechanical exhaust Yes
Number of certified
7 for 47,900 sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? No
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Copenhagen CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings 250 250
For non "low-energy" buildings 260 150
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Denmark Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.239 0.145 21
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 24.256 13.150 19
Private vehicle to work 29% 30% 10
Public Transportation to work 15% 34% 17
Bicycle use to work 31% 6% 1
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23. Estonia
Estonia
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
In Estonia there are no initiatives regarding low-energy
Heating Yes
buildings other than those dictated by the EPBD directive.
Cooling Yes
Buildings are classified into 7 different classes ranging from A
to G, with A representing the minimum consumption of Fans Yes
energy and G the highest.
Lighting Yes
State support only exists for the renovation of multi- Other No
residential buildings and public buildings.
*Energy Performance Certificate
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
LEED
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building No
Gas Yes
Existing building No
Fuel Yes
Other certifications No
Cooling method includes:
Most common
LEED only A/C No
combination
Natural No
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
n/a
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? No
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Talinn CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings n/a n/a
For non "low-energy" buildings 180 130
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Estonia Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.094 0.145 2
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 12.250 13.150 10
Private vehicle to work 26% 30% 11
Public Transportation to work 40% 34% 5
Bicycle use to work 4% 6% 7
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24. Finland
Finland
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water No
A description of a low-energy building is given in the Building
Heating Yes
Code, part D3, adopted in June 2007: In designing a low-
energy building the calculated heat loss (building envelope, Cooling Yes
ventilation and infiltration) should not be more than 60 % of
the heat loss calculated according to reference values stated Fans Yes
in building regulations.
Lighting No
In the current practices, low-energy performance buildings Other No
minimise the energy consumption and the use of natural
resources but also have healthy and user-friendly interior air *Energy Performance Certificate
and materials.
Green leases are only required for new leasing contracts.
There are no size requirements. Green leases are favoured
for new constructions.
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
LEED
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Other certifications BREEAM Other District heating
Cooling method includes:
Most common
LEED - BREEAM A/C Yes
combination
Natural Yes
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust Yes
Number of certified
100 for 700,000 sq m Other District cooling
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? Yes
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Helsinki CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings n/a 300
For non "low-energy" buildings 360 264
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Finland Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.093 0.145 1
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 16.160 13.150 17
Private vehicle to work 40% 30% 3
Public Transportation to work 27% 34% 12
Bicycle use to work 7% 6% 4
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25. France
France
BUILDING REGULATIONS ENERGY PERFORMANCE COVERS:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water No
The “arrêté ministeriel” dated 8th May 2007 defines
Heating Yes
regulatory requirements for the energy performance of
buildings. 5 levels are defined: HPE, HPE EnR, THPE, THPE Cooling Yes
EnR, and BBC.
BBC means "Low Energy Consumption Building". For new Fans Yes
buildings: the annual requirement for heating, cooling, Lighting No
ventilation, hot water and lighting must be lower than about
50 kWh/sq m (in primary energy) (40 kWh/sq m to 65 kWh/sq Other No
m, depending on the climatic area and altitude).
For other buildings: the annual requirement for heating,
cooling, ventilation, hot water and lighting must be at least From July 2013, green leases are mandatory for new and
existing leasing contracts on any office space over 2,000 sq
50 % lower than what is required by the current building m. Landlord and tenant obligations are the subject of the
regulation for new buildings. pending decree L125-9 of the Environmental Code
GREEN REATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
HQE
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Others certifications BREEAM, LEED
Cooling method includes:
Most common
HQE-BREEAM A/C Yes
combination
Natural No
Local assessment
BBC, BEPOS Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
704 for 9.4 million sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? Yes
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Paris CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings 820 590
For non "low-energy" buildings 750 530
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
France Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.115 0.145 9
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 12.800 13.150 12
Private vehicle to work 17% 30% 15
Public Transportation to work 33% 34% 10
Bicycle use to work 3% 6% 8
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26. Germany
Germany
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
There is no official definition for low-energy buildings.
Heating Yes
According to the DGNB low-energy buildings are defined as:
buildings which preserve nature, save resources, are Cooling Yes
functional and comfortable and integrate themselves in their
socio-cultural surroundings. Fans Yes
The Passiv Haus definition is commonly used in Germany. Lighting Yes
For a building to be considered efficient in its energy
Other No
consumption, the total annual primary energy requirement
must not exceed 120 kWh/sq m *Energy Performance Certificate
There are no official regulations or decrees regarding green
leases in Germany. However, it is perceived in high regard to
include arrangements concerning sustainability to the whole
term of the lease
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
DGNB
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Other certifications LEED, BREAM
Cooling method includes:
Most common
DGNB-LEED A/C No
combination
Natural No
Local assessment Passiv Haus
tool Regional initiatives Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
Mechanical exhaust Yes
Number of certified
172 for 3 million sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? Yes
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) – Average on Top 5* markets CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings 240
414
For non "low-energy" buildings 216
* Top 5 include, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Germany Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.170 0.145 19
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 15.660 13.150 16
Private vehicle to work 34% 30% 7
Public Transportation to work 23% 34% 15
Bicycle use to work 13% 6% 3
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27. Hungary
Hungary
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
There are no official definitions for low-energy buildings.
Heating Yes
Nevertheless buildings must be designed to be compatible
with the legislations relating to thermal transmittance of Cooling Yes
doors and windows, specific heat loss, aggregated energetic
parameters and risk of overheating during the summer. Fans Yes
Lighting Yes
New buildings larger than 1,000 sq m must pay attention to
technical, environmental and economic parameters. A Other No
feasibility study should be undertaken to determine if it is
possible to have: a decentralised energy supply system, *Energy Performance Certificate
district heating/cooling systems, block heating/cooling
systems or heat pumps. The renovation of buildings larger
than 1,000 sq m is also covered by this feasibility study.
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
BREEAM
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Other certifications DGNB
Cooling method includes:
Most common
BREEAM-LEED A/C Yes
combination
Natural No
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
13 for 195,300 sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? No
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Budapest CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings
190 n/a
For non "low-energy" buildings
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Hungary Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.142 0.145 16
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 17.777 13.150 18
Private vehicle to work 20% 30% 14
Public Transportation to work 47% 34% 3
Bicycle use to work 1% 6% 10
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28. Ireland
Ireland
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water No
The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings
Heating Yes
(EPBD) contains a range of provisions aimed at improving
energy performance of residential and non-residential Cooling Yes
buildings, both new-build and existing. This Directive was
adopted into Irish law as Regulation in 2006. Fans Yes
In Irish law, there is no official definition for a low-energy or Lighting No
passive building. However, in the description of the official
Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate it is stated that a A1 Other No
rated dwelling is the more energy efficient.
Since the 1st January 2009 BER ratings are to be required for *Energy Performance Certificate
any existing buildings offered for sale or rent, regardless of
the age of the building. A BER certificate is valid for a period
of up to 10 years while there are no changes made to the
dwelling that will negatively affect its energy performance.
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
BREEAM
certification:
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Others
None
certifications:
Cooling method includes:
Most common
BREEAM only A/C Yes
combination
Natural No
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
5
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? No
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Dublin CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings
312 n/a
For non "low-energy" buildings
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Ireland Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.149 0.145 18
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 11.600 13.150 6
Private vehicle to work n/a 30% n/a
Public Transportation to work n/a 34% n/a
Bicycle use to work n/a 6% n/a
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29. Italy
Italy
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
There is no official definition for low-energy buildings.
Heating Yes
However, based on the CasaClima definition, buildings with a
calculated heat demand of less than 10 kWh/sq m/ year is Cooling Yes
considered as passive and could be qualified as CasaClima
Gold. Fans No
If this result is achieved only with natural insulation materials Lighting No
it is defined as Gold +.
Other No
*Energy Performance Certificate
Work&Life symbolises the evaluation of the sustainability
developed by the CasaClima Agency for office buildings,
companies and providers of services. The seal takes into
account a number of technical and strategic criteria in the
three areas of sustainability: “nature” (ecology), “life” (socio-
cultural aspects) and “transparency” (economy).
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
CASACLIMA
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel No
Other certifications LEED
Cooling method includes:
Most common
LEED - CASACLIMA A/C Yes
combination
Natural Yes
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation No
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
20
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? No
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Milan CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings n/a 480
For non "low-energy" buildings 500 220-230
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Italy Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.211 0.145 20
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 13.170 13.150 13
Private vehicle to work n/a 30% n/a
Public Transportation to work n/a 34% n/a
Bicycle use to work n/a 6% n/a
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30. Latvia
Latvia
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
There is no official definition.
Heating Yes
A rating of energy performance for buildings has been set up.
The building energy rating scale is divided into 5 zones - 3 Cooling Yes
base zones (green, yellow and red) and 2 transitional areas. Fans Yes
The closer the building to attaining energy performance the
closer it is to the green area. Lighting Yes
Other No
The worse cases are the thermodynamic parameters of the
building, which are close to the red zone. If the building is *Energy Performance Certificate
yellow or within the red scale area, it means more needs to
be done with regards energy efficiency.
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
BREEAM
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Other certification: No
Cooling method includes:
Most common
BREEAM only A/C Yes
combination
Natural Yes
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
n/a
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? No
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Riga CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings
110-180 n/a
For non "low-energy" buildings
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Latvia Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.135 0.145 13
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 12.530 13.150 11
Private vehicle to work n/a 30% n/a
Public Transportation to work n/a 34% n/a
Bicycle use to work n/a 6% n/a
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31. Lithuania
Lithuania
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
According to the EU Directive 2002/91/EC on 2002-12-16, the
Heating Yes
Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) in Lithuania
accredited the Technical Regulation of Construction STR Cooling Yes
2.01.09:2005 "Energy performance of buildings”.
Certifications of energy performance exist in order to use Fans Yes
energy resources in a rational and economic way.
Lighting Yes
Low-energy buildings are those classified as Class A according Yes - Annual
to the Technical Regulation of Construction. Other electricity
consumption
*Energy Performance Certificate
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common Technical Regulation of Construction
certification STR 2.01.09:2005
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel No
Other certifications No
Cooling method includes:
Most common Technical Regulation of Construction
A/C Yes
combination STR 2.01.09:2005 only
Natural No
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust No
Number of certified
509 for 1.1 million sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? Yes
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Vilnius CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings 208 n/a
For non "low-energy" buildings 174 156
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Lithuania Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.138 0.145 15
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 15.098 13.150 15
Private vehicle to work 38% 30% 4
Public Transportation to work 25% 34% 13
Bicycle use to work 1% 6% 10
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32. Luxembourg
Luxembourg
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
Heating Yes
Several texts have been adopted to define low-energy
buildings, such as: Cooling Yes
- Greater Duchey regulation amended in 2007 Nov 30th on Fans Yes
Low Energy residential buildings
- Greater Duchey regulation amended in 2010 August 31st on Lighting Yes
Low Energy functional buildings.
Other No
Low-energy buildings are known as passive buildings, low-
energy buildings or energy saving buildings. *Energy Performance Certificate
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
BREEAM
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity Yes
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel Yes
Other certifications No
Cooling method includes:
Most common
BREEAM only A/C Yes
combination
Natural Yes
Local assessment
No Dual Flow Ventilation Yes
tool
Mechanical exhaust Yes
Number of certified
47 for 1.4 million sq m
office buildings
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? Yes
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings
480 312
For non "low-energy" buildings
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Luxembourg Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.111 0.145 6
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 15.010 13.150 14
Private vehicle to work n/a 30% n/a
Public Transportation to work n/a 34% n/a
Bicycle use to work n/a 6% n/a
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33. Netherlands
Netherlands
BUILDING REGULATIONS EPC* ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
Official definition for low-energy buildings: Hot Water Yes
Heating Yes
There is no official definition.
Low-energy buildings could be defined as the ones classified Cooling Yes
as ‘A’ in the EPC (Energy Performance Contracting). Fans Yes
An energy label states the current sustainability of the
building and states improvements as well. Lighting Yes
In Amsterdam the local authorities are checking the *Energy Performance Certificate
implementation. If the results are disappointing building
owners are financially forced to comply.
46 buildings have been certified by BRE so far, of which 34
through BREEAM-NL certifications launched in September
2009.
GREEN RATING SCHEMES HEATING/COOLING METHOD
Most common
BREEAM
certification
Heating method includes:
New building Yes
Electricity No
Renovated building Yes
Gas Yes
Existing building Yes
Fuel No
Other certifications No
Cooling method includes:
Most common
BREEAM only A/C n/a
combination
Natural n/a
Local assessment
BREEAM NL Dual Flow Ventilation n/a
tool
Mechanical exhaust n/a
Number of Office
46
buildings certified
MARKET OVERVIEW
Are green leases common practice in your market? Yes
Prime rents (€/sq m/year) - Amsterdam CBD Outside CBD
For "low-energy" buildings
n/a n/a
For non "low-energy" buildings
KEY LOCAL INDICATORS
Netherlands Europe Rank
Average electricity cost, €/kWh 0.115 0.145 8
Average gas cost, €/Gigajoules 12.070 13.150 9
Private vehicle to work 38% 30% 5
Public Transportation to work 20% 34% 16
Bicycle use to work 22% 6% 2
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