Green Building Update - 12/14/2007 (Plain Text Version)View Graphical Version | Subscribe
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Editor... In this issue: Green Day Planned for Feb. 14 at IBSNAHB commemorates the phenomenal growth and interest in green home building with the celebration of Green Day on Thursday, Feb. 14 at the International Builders’ Show® at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. As part of Green Day the association will announce the launch of the NAHB National Green Building Program, unveil the new Certified Green Professional educational designation for home builders, remodelers and other industry professionals, and gear up interest in the 10th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference, set for New Orleans May 11-13. Attendees will learn more about the upcoming National Green Building Standard, too. The first-ever consensus-based green standard for single- and multifamily housing, residential remodeling and lot and site development, the standard is expected to be approved by the American National Standards Institute in time for a first-quarter 2008 unveiling. A dedicated green building display next to the NAHB Advocacy Booth will allow participants to try out the new online scoring tool, an important component of the NAHB National Green Building Program. Builders can also test the tool at www.nahbgreen.org. Also on the docket: a full day of green educational seminars on topics from market trends and consumer research to innovative design and new products. Noted green architect and educator William McDonough is the featured speaker Thursday morning and will also conduct an in-depth session on “Cradle to Cradle” environmentally and ecologically efficient building practices. Four press conferences will highlight the new NAHB National Green Building Program, the National Green Building Standard and green trends, and also offer an in-depth look at The New American Home®, NAHB’s official showcase home, celebrating its 25th anniversary by becoming the first show home certified by the NAHB National Green Building Program. NAHB volunteer leaders and staff members plan to join the celebration as well, donning green golf shirts provided by Green Day sponsors Whirlpool and Kohler. And at last count, more than 170 companies have added their products and services to the new “green” category for IBS exhibitors. Last year, the International Builders’ Show attracted more than 100,000 attendees during four days of seminars and other special presentations. They walked eleven miles of aisles through 2 million square feet of gross exhibit space, enough to cover 35 football fields. More than 1,900 exhibitors displayed the latest in housing products and services. “NAHB and the International Builders’ Show have long been ahead of the curve in introducing innovative products and technologies to our members,” said NAHB President Brian Catalde, a home builder in Southern California. “Our Green Day celebration honors these pioneering industry leaders as it launches the next steps for home builders in the United States.” For registration information and more details, visit www.buildersshow.com. For more information or to contact us directly, please visit www.NAHB.org | ©2007, National Association of Home Builders |