Results of a McGraw-Hill Construction/National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey indicate 2005 saw a 20 percent increase in the number of home builders producing environmentally responsible homes. The study indicates that number will grow by another 30 percent this year.

The Residential Green Building SmartMarket Report details these findings as well as additional information on the burgeoning green home movement.

After several years of slow but steady growth across the country, green home building — which applies innovative and environmentally sensitive construction techniques and products to reduce energy and water consumption and improve residential comfort and safety — is rapidly moving into the mainstream. By 2010, the value of the residential green building marketplace is expected to grow to between $19 billion and $38 billion.

“Green home building is at a tipping point among the builder population,” said Harvey Bernstein, vice president of industry analytics and alliances for McGraw-Hill Construction. “The data we recently collected indicates 2006 to 2007 is the time frame from which the builder population moves from a majority less involved to more involved with green building.”

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