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Is there a demand for sustainable offices? An analysis of UK business occupier moves (2006–2008)

Dixon, T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4513-6337, Ennis-Reynolds, G., Roberts, C. and Sims, S. (2009) Is there a demand for sustainable offices? An analysis of UK business occupier moves (2006–2008). Journal of Property Research, 26 (1). pp. 61-85. ISSN 1466-4453

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1080/09599910903290052

Abstract/Summary

‘Sustainable’ or ‘green’ commercial buildings are frequently seen as a growth sector in the property investment market. This research examines the emergence of sustainable commercial buildings in both the UK and overseas. The empirical part of the paper is based on a telephone survey of 50 UK corporate (private sector) occupiers taking leased and owner–occupied office space, which was carried out during the period of April to November 2008. The survey focused on actual moves made within the previous two years, or moves that were imminent during 2006–2008. The research suggests that although there is an emerging and increasing demand for sustainable offices in the UK, other factors such as location and availability of stock continue to remain more important than sustainability in determining occupiers’ final choice of office. Occupiers who moved to a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)‐rated building, and were in business sectors with strong environmental and corporate responsibility policies, placed more emphasis on sustainability than other groups in the final choice of office, but location and availability remained paramount.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Science > School of the Built Environment > Urban Living group
ID Code:28826
Publisher:Routledge

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