Is green building simply a fad?
Green building is currently not as prevalent as conventional construction; however, there are many government and private “green” buildings in the United States. The U.S Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org) estimates that between five and ten percent of all commercial construction in the U.S. is pursuing accreditation under its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. A wide variety of federal, state, and local government agencies have committed all future projects will be constructed in a “green” manner. This type of building has also attracted nonprofit organizations at both the national and local level.
