A Natural Choice how wood contributes to sustainability's Triple Bottom Line

摘要

Sustainable building is increasing, and will constitute a growing sector in the construction industry in years to come. According to a 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction report entitled Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth, the value of construction starts for environmentally sound buildings was up 50 percent from 2008 to 2010, from $42 billion to $71 billion, and green building accounted for 25 percent of new construction activity in 2010. According to the report, as owners realize a competitive edge, reduced costs and bigger profits, this market is estimated to reach $135 billion by 2015.