2011 Green Trends

I found this very interesting and look forward to the new trends in Green Building:

Jerry Yudelson Associates Announces Top Ten Green Building Trends for 2011
Jerry Yudelson’s Top Ten Green Building Trends for 2011 include:
1. The worldwide green building movement will continue to accelerate.
2. Green building will rebound in 2011.
3. The focus of the green building industry will continue to switch from new buildings to greening existing buildings.
4. Blue will become the New Green. Awareness of the coming global crisis in fresh water supply will continue to grow.
5. Green building in the U.S. will continue to benefit from the Obama presidency.
6. Zero-net-energy designs for new buildings become increasingly commonplace, in both residential and commercial sectors.
7. Performance Disclosure will be the fastest emerging trend.
8. Certified Green Schools will grow rapidly as part the LEED System.
9. Local and state governments will step up their mandates for green buildings for both themselves and the private sector.
10. Solar power use in buildings will continue to grow.
http://www.azobuild.com/news.asp?newsID=12917