This is an interesting article on green building during an economic downturn; however, the reason we are including it on our blog is because it has some useful resources included at the bottom for those people who are considering adding green features to their new home or remodeling project.

By Carrie Alexander (www.florida-homebuyer.com)

Once considered a fad, green building has now moved into the mainstream, with more builders focusing on energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive construction and more consumers educating themselves about green alternatives, says Sergio Terzado, chairman for the Tampa Bay Builders Association Green Building Committee.

See the rest of this article at:

http://www.florida-homebuyer.com/articles/tampa/1111/New-Challenges-for-Green-Building.php

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