Research conducted by McGraw Hill Construction shows the cost to build green homes is higher than the cost of construction of other homes, but as builder experience with green techniques grows, costs decline.
Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors Lawrence Yun offers comparisons between prices of new and existing homes.
Choice of materials and certification systems for building products continues to be contentious issues in sustainable design. Earlier this year, members of Congress criticized the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for proposed LEED standards that they