Ten trends may shape green building in 2010
Ten trends could fuel the growth of green building in 2010, according to Earth Advantage Institute, the Portland nonprofit that is the largest certifier of Earth-friendly homes in Oregon.
The trends, which range from energy “scores” for homes to Web-based displays that track energy usage in real time, were identified by Earth Advantage based on discussions with builders, architects, real estate brokers, appraisers, lenders, and homeowners.
Here’s the list; for more, see the full article:
- The smart grid and connected home.
- Energy labeling for homes and office buildings.
- Building information modeling (BIM) software.
- Financial community buy-in to green building.
- “Rightsizing” of homes.
- Eco-districts.
- Water conservation.
- Carbon calculation.
- Net zero buildings.
- Sustainable building education.
via Ten trends may shape green building in 2010 | Oregon Environmental News – – OregonLive.com.
