Hopefully by now we all have a sense of responsibility to act kindly towards our environment. Or better still, you’ve become passionate about it both personally and professionally, like I have.  Even if you feel that some sectors may be exaggerating the current plight of the environment, it’s hard to deny that if we don’t do something decisive and fast now our Earth will be in trouble and our kids won’t enjoy the same environment we had growing up.

We try to make a difference by being eco-friendly in the way we do business, as we know the real estate and building industry has a huge impact on so many people. That’s why I love seeing property developers (the same crowd that attract much criticism by so many communities – often rightly so by the way!) lead by example and build beautiful, green housing environments that look after our planet and their residents simultaneously.  Check out this new development in leafy Lane Cove on Sydney’s North Shore.  It’s one of the best examples I’ve come across when it comes to sustainable design and architecture (They’re also very cool homes).

The other trend I’m hearing in the US is that buyers are now flocking to green developments and voting with their wallets by paying substantially more for homes that are kinder to the environment than those that aren’t.  In fact, a friend of mine in San Francisco is currently rebuilding his own green home and told me that he estimates buyers are now paying 10% more for these types of homes.  This may be a combination of the feel-good factor as well as the monetary savings that come with an energy efficient home.

Go Green!