Green building and sustainable design are at the forefront of the national conscience. Scarcity of resources, growing environmental concerns and a renewed focus on health and well-being all contribute to the rising demand for green and sustainable homes across the country. Building pros have taken on the critical job of delivering the high-performing, energy-efficient, healthy homes that will improve the American lifestyle.
88% of construction pros predict that the green building market will increase in the next 5 years.
As the housing market continues to struggle and energy costs remain near record highs, homeowners are looking to energy management systems and other sustainable design elements to help reduce the financial burden of high utility bills.
Growing Demand for Green Products
| Products | 2008 | 2007 |
| Tank-less Water Heaters | 88% | 72% |
| Energy Efficiency | 69% | 62% |
| "Green" Flooring | 69% | 62% |
| Synthetic/Engineered Materials | 62% | 61% |
| Water Efficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Recycled Materials | 60% | n/a |
EcoHome delivers the newest green products and technologies, green best-practices, the latest in building science techniques and innovative green housing projects to the residential construction pros focused on promoting green and sustainable design.
