Bryan believes strongly in the positive ways companies can interact with and affect their communities. It’s one of the reasons he’s so passionate about real estate, which has a considerable influence on society, including through affordable housing, public space restoration, and ecologically conscious investments in new, green structures. Climate change, financial inequality, and social injustice have prompted a need for greater transparency in the real estate business and real estate is a front-stage platform for “environmental, social, and governance” activities. Bryan uses his position as a real estate investor and developer at Beam & Co. to go beyond getting the highest return from his ventures. He seeks out the long-term opportunities that will serve, strengthen, and benefit not only individual communities, but also society as a whole.

When we think of combating the issue of climate change, we have to consider the influence of architecture on a more sustainable, energy-efficient future. After all, buildings and construction are responsible for around 38% of carbon emissions. The architecture industry is responding with a resolute commitment to green architecture, which is a philosophy that draws on nature to counteract humankind’s impact by using sustainable materials to minimize the harmful impact buildings and construction projects have on the environment.

Beam & Co.’s success confirms that sustainable development is the future of real estate. Sustainability is what will help build incredible communities, and it’s also good for business. Real estate developers need to stop thinking about erecting one project at a time and start focusing on intentionally building resilient buildings, neighborhoods, cities, and communities to cultivate a happier, more exceptional world. Real estate developers have a responsibility to use green architecture to inspire low-impact, healthy, and adaptable spaces that are better for the planet and its people.