New Market Attributes Influencing the Value of Real Estate with Aluminum-glass Structures in the Context of Current Construction Trends

Abstract

The study presents an expert analysis of new market attributes of real estate characterized by aluminum-glass structural systems, examined through the lens of contemporary European Union guidelines concerning sustainable development, energy efficiency, and the circular economy. The research investigates the influence of aluminum-glass building envelopes on the market, replacement, and investment value of properties, identifying key technical, environmental, and economic variables that determine value formation. An analytical-comparative methodology was employed, integrating data from case studies, market evidence, European standards, and EU directives. Particular attention is devoted to façade attributes arising from the integration of photovoltaic building elements (BIPV), the use of high-recycled-content aluminum, and high-performance, low-emission glass. The findings indicate that aluminum-glass buildings designed in accordance with sustainable construction principles achieve higher certification levels within LEED, BREEAM, and WELL schemes, directly correlating with enhanced investment attractiveness and increased capital value. The research highlights the growing relevance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in shaping investor perception and property market behavior. The conclusions emphasize the necessity to integrate sustainability-based attributes — such as energy efficiency, life-cycle carbon emissions (LCA/LCCE), and compliance with EU ESG standards — into property valuation models under the International Valuation Standards (IVS) and RICS frameworks. This interdisciplinary contribution strengthens the theoretical and methodological foundations for assessing the market performance of modern, low-carbon real estate assets.