Friday, February 7, 2014

Going Green, Apartment Style via Axiometrics

It seems as though when it comes to the words “apartment rentals,” the word “millennial” isn’t too far behind. We’ve explored this connection in previous articles – young adults are more inclined to rent apartments than to buy homes. Furthermore, young adults are more interested in living in urban locations (as opposed to the suburbs) – and they’re more interested in sustainability issues as well.

Along those lines, Axiometrics’ client Apartment Guide recently put together the top ten metropolitan areas boasting green-friendly apartments. In their methodology, Apartment Guide researchers examined data among cities with the most “green” communities. “Green,” in this case, focused on offerings and certifications including Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) certification, energy efficient windows, lighting and plumbing, and drought-resistant landscaping.

With these parameters in mind, Apartment Guide’s top ten metro list for green-friendly apartments is:

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