UPPER MARLBORO, MD — According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center, more and more homeowners are recognizing the benefits of “green buildings.”
“Green building refers to the resource-efficient design, construc-tion, and operation of a home,” said Liza Bowles, president of the NAHB Research Center, which promotes and supports green building programs throughout the U.S. “Green building represents an approach to building and marketing homes that highlights environmental quality, both inside and outside the home.”