The 2009 Texas Green Home Summit was held today at the Dallas Convention Center and it was great. Some of the greatest minds in green building converged in Dallas to give short presentations and talk to us about the direction green building is headed. A lot of points were made and everyone in attendance was really encouraged. This green building wave is starting to get bigger and bigger and it is quickly taking over the country and the DFW area. Dallas mayor Tom Leppert, the first speaker at today's summit, is on the forefront of this green wave, and has big plans for Dallas.
As a homeowner or future homeowner, it would be good for you to know trends in green building. The President of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in 1998 that by 2008, "if a builder is not building green, they are not building". We are really starting to see that come to fruition, especially with the economy and housing market the way they are. People are looking to get more out of their home. Not only do they want beauty, style, and location, but they want sustainability, health-consciousness, and efficiency. Only a well-built, well-designed green home can provide all those things for homeowners. Be aware of that trend as you look to build a new home or remodel your current home. Green is the future.
Check out the Texas Green Home Summit website to find out more information. I think everyone that went really got a lot out of it. We will look for the stats and information shared there to post on this blog. Have a green day.
Green Resources
Newport LiveGreen
NAHB Green Standards Website
Green Built North Texas
U.S. Green Building Council North Texas
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