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not only to the environment but also to
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align with demand from this growing market
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low embodied carbon footprint through
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promoting new low carbon standards and
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through the supply chain. Recent evidence
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Passivhaus dwellings are being constructed
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occupiers are driving demand for sustainable
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buildings. With more effective information
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consider, agents to promote and valuers to
analyse, there is the potential for positive
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buildings.
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the green agenda takes more of a centre
stage, and as delivery costs reduce (and
market rents improve), more sustainable
buildings should become increasingly
deliverable and commonplace, and we at
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occupiers accordingly.
Nick Dunn BSc MRICS
Partner
01603 598241
nick.dunn@brown-co.com