Green Jobs Growing: The United Nations Environment Programme predicts that by the year 2020, the global market for sustainable products and services will double from $1.37 trillion to $2.74 trillion—and building and construction will be among the sectors that will have a significant impact on employment and the environment. BUILDER magazine reports.
Green Awareness: Only 4 percent of Americans understand that buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, according to a recent Green Building Awareness Survey by AutoDesk. EcoHome magazine reports.
The Cost of Green: The New York Times blogger Katie Galbraith posts about the costs and benefits of certifying a green-built home, particularly under the LEED-H rating system. Read the post.
Obama Good for Green: President-elect Barack Obama is a big supporter of the green movement. EcoHome magazine reports.
Free Green Guide: Tree Hugger Consulting has published a 30-page electronic book on green building principles, free to all. Green Building 101: A Basic Guide to Building and Remodeling Sustainably is available by request from Tree Hugger; send requests to treehuggerconsulting@comcast.net. For more information visit www.treehuggerconsulting.com/Ebook.htm.
Wind Power at Home: The market for residential wind-turbine systems for renewable energy generation is growing. One manufacturer has brought its United Kingdom-based wind turbine products to the American market. BUILDER magazine gives the rundown.
Building Science in the Home: Mark LaLiberte makes the case for building performance testing to ensure homes meet energy efficiency expectations. EcoHome magazine has the story.
Efficient Landscaping: Many homeowners are installing landscaping that requires as little energy and water as possible. EcoHome magazine reports.
