Greenbuild 2012: Exciting New Trends in Sustainable Construction
Pre-fabricated model home built with sustainable materials, by Method Homes. Source:Dwell
Greenbuild 2012—an annual sustainable construction trade show—kicked off in San Francisco on November 11th, showcasing the industry’s most exciting trends and innovations over 5 days. Upwards of 35,000 attendees browsed the wares of the world’s leaders in green technology—everything from electric cars to eco-friendly textiles.
Cork surfacing. Photo Source: Dwell Magazine
San Francisco’s own Dwell Magazine sought out the best new products and designs from the event, praising everything from Method Homes’ artfully designed, environmentally-conscious prefabricated home to a vertical gardening system made out of colorful recycled plastic developed by Kul.
The show unveiled new textile product lines made from recyclable materials in an array of colors and patterns. Green builders have an ever-expanding number of options—from different shades and finishes for green countertops, high-end cork surfacing, and beautiful FSC-certified flooring alternatives to suit every taste and style. New developments in insulation and lighting technology were also on display, as were alternative-powered vehicles such as Audi’s A3 e-tron electronic car. See more of Dwell’s favorite items from Greenbuild 2012 in their full report and slideshow.