The role of LEED certificate in house purchasing decision: Hep Istanbul Housing Project

Abstract

Purchasing a home is one of the most significant decisions in life. Research shows that consumers typically consider price, location, layout, durability, and aesthetics when buying a home. However, with the increasing impact of climate change, sustainability, energy consumption, and carbon emissions are becoming important factors. This study examines how the sustainability features of the HEP Istanbul Housing Project, which holds LEED Gold and Silver certifications, grounded in LEED criteria and informed by a thorough review of relevant literatura, was administered to 70 individuals who had purchased homes from the project. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 22. The findings indicate that although consumers were not highly familiar with LEED certification, environmental responsibility played a role in their decisions, highlighting a growing awareness of sustainability in home purchases.