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Maturing Marketplace for Green Homes
In what’s likely the most prominent sign so far that sustainable
residential design is transforming from a market niche to a widespread
set of consumer priorities, residential architects are reporting that
sustainable design features are accelerating in popularity even during
the most severe design and construction industry downturn in decades.
The latest AIA Home Design Trends Survey revealed that two thirds of
respondents have seen sustainability features increase in popularity,
even as billings and home sizes drop across the board. 
AECOM Purchases Ellerbe Becket
In what’s likely the most prominent sign so far that sustainable
residential design is transforming from a market niche to a widespread
set of consumer priorities, residential architects are reporting that
sustainable design features are accelerating in popularity even during
the most severe design and construction industry downturn in decades.
The latest AIA Home Design Trends Survey revealed that two thirds of
respondents have seen sustainability features increase in popularity,
even as billings and home sizes drop across the board.
kiplinger
connection
The Economy • Energy • Autos
The Economy: A recovery is definitely
underway, but slowly
Energy: Nations jostle for claims
on Arctic oil and gas reserves
Autos: Think electric cars are far into
the future? Think again |
