Policy makers and planners play a critical, and often challenging, role in the green building process.
A home can be considered green when energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, the use of sustainable or recycled products, and indoor air quality considerations are incorporated into the process of home building. The increased availability of education for builders, growing consumer awareness, and the exploding market for sustainable, environmentally-friendly, and recycled building products has accelerated green building's acceptance rate and moved into the mainstream. Incentives also encourage growth.
It's up to you, the policy makers of our communities to decide how green building fits in your market. The National Green Building Program and this site will help by providing links and resources to fully understand the issues involved with green building, so you can make informed choices and recommendations for your communities.
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