Impacto da certificação LEED na valorização financeira de imóveis comerciais: estudo de caso

Abstract

This work falls within the context of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified commercial buildings in that they are valued more for both the cost and the standing of users. The objective is to investigate the economic valuation among commercial units available in LEED certified and non-certified buildings. The development of the work was based on the survey of real estate data available in the three LEED certified commercial projects located in the city of Belo Horizonte and its metropolitan area, respectively, Boulevard Corporate Tower, Aureliano Chaves - Forluz and Concordia Corporate buildings. Comparative studies with commercial units, whether located on the same region or similar construction standard, were analyzed from the financial point of view regarding the lease, condominium fees and IPTU. The results show that the commercial units inserted in LEED certified buildings present up to 525% valuation, as in the IPTU rate, 192% valuation in the lease and 116% in the condominium rate when compared to the commercial units in non-certified buildings, even if compared to the same region or similar constructive pattern. It was surprising that condominium fees were not reduced in certified buildings in relation to other units since the reduction of inputs is a premise for obtaining certifications. Conclusive findings from the analysis are that the economic values in buildings with LEED Certification are higher than the values in non-certified buildings.