Even during tough economic times the green building movement continues to grow, according to a report by the National Association of Home Builders. 40% of contractors find “building green” is easier to market during these tough times, and 60% of builders believe home owners will pay more for green homes. The RNS article, [...]

President-elect Barack Obama presented an optimistic future for green building in his weekly radio address, yet the current state of the economy is clearly impacting green building. While he proposes an investment into energy efficiency and infrastructure in the economic recovery plan, I wonder how the recession is currently affecting this industry. A [...]

“Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is a design discipline that seeks sustainable solutions by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies, e.g., a solar cell inspired by a leaf.” Ideas that come from this concept are being discussed in green building circles around the world.

Rob Watson, sometimes referred to as the “father of LEED,” addresses LEED and impacts of green building in a recently released report: the Green Building Impact Report, 2008. The report explores LEED’s impact in the United States and highlights several environmental benefits resulting from both LEED homes and commercial buildings. Some of these [...]