The Green Building Top 5 - August 19, 2015

Green Building Materials Market to Reach $69bn by 2019

The market for green building materials reached nearly $40 billion and $43.8 billion in 2013 and 2014, respectively, according to the report. It forecasts the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.5 percent over the period 2014-2019. Read Full Article

Green Retirement Communities Are Sprouting

Is “green” living important to you? If you’re a boomer or GenX’er, the answer is likely “yes,” and interest in environmental sustainability is increasing. That’s why some forward-thinking retirement communities are offering residents everything from greener buildings to energy-efficient lighting to community gardens. And some towns are putting a focus on walkability. Read Full Article

There is a $12 trillion revolution taking place in the energy market

Solar energy is poised to become the dominant player in electricity markets worldwide moving forward, capturing a large share of the expected $12 trillion in investment between now and 2040, according to a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Geographically speaking, the vast majority of the $12 trillion in investment will take place in the Asia-Pacific region, driven, as usual, by India and China. Read Full Article

Meet the new face behind the global green building push

In the lead-up to the International Green Building Conference (IGBC) 2015, Eco-Business speaks to World Green Building Council chief executive Terri Wills on why buildings are central to the fight against climate change." Read Full Article

How climate change and natural capital are changing banking

The climate in financial institutions is changing. With a keen eye on market forces and a core business focused on supporting economic growth, leaders in financial institutions are launching low-carbon initiatives and investing in green infrastructure. Read Full Article