A sustainable building has features for water reuse and collection, green roofs, and energy-saving lighting, as well as measures that enable intelligent selective waste collection throughout the building. Other more advanced features make the building even more sustainable, such as the use of solar energy capture systems via photovoltaic systems.
A Harvard University study indicates that the financial gains related to climate change and improved health and well-being offered by sustainable buildings amount to US$16.05 per square meter. According to data from the Brazilian Home Automation Association (Aureside), home automation services have grown by US$3,001 per square meter in the last four years and are expected to continue growing by US$12.51 per square meter per year through 2023, potentially generating approximately US$78 billion.
