December 17, 2007—SRI Consulting released its new report Green Building Materials, which explains how the use of green building technology can be incorporated into construction as consumers search for ways to make building green beginning with the initial construction phases. SRI Consulting is a leading business research service for the global chemical industry and a preeminent source for in- depth business and process analysis.
The rising popularity of green buildings suggests a trend towards more environmentally friendly materials being used in conventional building techniques and construction methods. Decreased costs and the growing availability of these materials are helping to promote market competition among traditional building materials and the newer, green materials.
SRICs Green Building Materials focuses on several areas for growth in the green building market. These areas include; support structures; engineered wood and lumber; wall systems; lighting; insulation; and energy/utilities. The report also examines the feasibility of green building technologies for todays building standards in terms of current usage and availability.
The report discusses chemical opportunities as they relate to green building materials. Current technology allows for seamless integration of these new green buildings with existing neighboring buildings without any significant differences (unless esthetics are an issue). In addition, existing structures can be renovated to meet green building standards without completely gutting the original structure.
For additional information about the Green Building Materials report, visit the SRI Consulting Web site.
