Sustainable design can make a lasting impact in a profit-driven industry by proving that environmental responsibility aligns with financial success. Start by emphasizing long-term cost savings through energy-efficient systems, durable materials, and reduced maintenance needs. Highlight the market advantages, as sustainability attracts eco-conscious clients, investors, and stakeholders. Incorporate innovative technologies like green roofs, solar integration, or recycled materials, which not only reduce environmental impact but also enhance the project’s value. Sustainable design builds resilience against regulatory changes and environmental risks, ensuring lasting profitability while benefiting future generations.

In a global, transparent, integrated and digitalized circular trade where recycled materials and equipment are all stored, identified and digitally coded to be made available again for construction. This effort must be accompanied by the creation of digital catalogs of these elements with their origin, state of repair and associated prices, which must be constantly updated. With BIM tools, construction is increasingly becoming part of the design options, so designing within the circular economy is sustainable and has a lasting impact.

Consumerism and sustainability never go hand in hand. Industries providing services rather than products can be sustainable, for e.g. repairing shops, rental, car-sharing. Tupperware made sure their product lasted longer, recently filed for bankruptcy.

Integrating sustainability into a business model can create both long-term value and a competitive edge; good example is by adopting energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting, solar power, and automation systems, businesses can significantly reduce their operational costs. Additionally, minimizing waste through better inventory management and recycling programs lowers disposal costs while improving resource efficiency. Also by Innovating products that use renewable or recyclable materials, are designed for longevity, and have low environmental footprints can appeal to a growing consumer base concerned about climate change and environmental degradation.