... Energy autonomy Transaction cost economics Solar hybrid systems Sustainable development The global transition towards sustainable energy solutions has precipitated transformative shifts within the real estate sector, with luxury housing markets increasingly embracing environmentally...

... 2018 26 06 2018 28 07 2018 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Australia Sustainable development Real estate Market value Asset valuation Sustainability is increasingly becoming a key consideration in the built...

... to be sufficient to tame the predatory impulses of rogue landlords. Competitive strategy Customer satisfaction Talent Economic sustainability Residential property Strategic planning Sustainable development Housing market resilience Private rented sector (PRS) University expansion Student...

... or the sector in which the process is located and/or agreements between the parties involved. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Return on investment Residential property Economic sustainability Sustainable development Building planning Market value The regeneration of degraded...

... of this project can be a useful reference to other property companies which are keen to contribute to sustainable development, particularly on social and environmental perspectives. Originality/value There has been limited literature on CSR in the Malaysian property industry thus far. Previous research papers...

... at: h.t.Remøy@tudelft.nl © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Offices Sustainability Building adaptation Australia The Netherlands Office buildings Sustainable development Given that the built environment contributes nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions, governments...

... delays to the project (Cairncross, 1993). Environmental laws Property development Transaction costs Building design Sustainable development Environmental regulations Property China Over the last few decades, the pressing need for more environmentally friendly urban development has...

... in recent times resulting in few sustainable buildings being developed. The recent growth of the Green Star and NABERS rating schemes is testament to the need to establish market recognisable measures of environmentally sustainable development (ESD) against which developers, occupiers, and owners can...

... of growing communicative planning and interpret the results of an empirical study using two received hypotheses in terms of sustainable development in the light of the actual participation of the public in influencing the formulation of planning conditions. Design/methodology/approach The hypothesis...

... investment”. Though the amount of financial gains varied, all these sources reported positive outcomes. The market perceives that capital and construction costs for ecologically sustainable development (ESD) buildings increase significantly, others are convinced otherwise (Rocky Mountain Institute, 1998...

... The paper shows that efforts need to be undertaken by the property profession in combining and transferring financial performance data along with information that is indicative of a building's contribution to sustainable development. Originality/value The paper offers insights into the relationship...

...Daniel CW Ho; Lawrence WC Lai; Samuel R. Staley Purpose To examine political and economic institutional constraints that can facilitate or impede the implementation of sustainable development policies in urban areas. Design/methodology/approach A case study of Santa Monica, California is sued...

... and the reception of the land lease as a basis for innovations that help promote sustainable development. Practical implications This paper warns against legislative activism in planning controls as that can destroy or erode the basis for innovations that help promote sustainable development. Originality...

... whether the additional mechanisms are an initial move by government to tackle the most difficult sites first, prior to rationalising and integrating legislation for sustainable development, or merely another ad hoc fix. Findings The new NCP decidedly represents a step in the right direction...

...Daniel CW Ho; Lawrence WC Lai; Susan Batty Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore two of the paradoxes arising from different views about resource limits and sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach The paper identifies the implications for property rights and public...

... Statistical Yearbook, 2004). These represent a 20 and 15 folds increase, respectively, over the 1979 figures. Keith McKinnell can be contacted at: kgmckinn@hkucc.hku.hk Sustainable development Air pollution Energy consumption Energy industry Coal China © Emerald Group Publishing...

...Lawrence W.C. Lai; Daniel C.W. Ho; Lawrence Wai Chung Lai; Kwong Wing Chau; Daniel Chi Wing Ho; Frank T. Lorne Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss a Coasian interpretation of a model of sustainable development for Hong Kong that incorporates three segments, namely economy, society...

...Daniel C.W. Ho; Lawerence W.C. Lai; Anita M.M. Liu Purpose This paper proposes a conceptual framework underpinning the conflicting key elements in analyzing sustainable development (SD) of real estate property and the environment. Design/methodology/approach The key elements in the framework...

... on pragmatic grounds. It is contended that only upon recognition of the natures and, more importantly, the (logical) consequences of the approach(es) adopted, can real progress be made. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Sustainable development Energy Especially since the “oil...

... for sustainable development. Practical implications A good property manager does not simply perform the role of a passive housekeeper or management fee collector. S/he is, above all, an innovator who applies updated technology and concepts with great sensitivity to the externalities generated by or affecting...