Our 12 Top Picks for Going Green Indoors
For a time, green building materials were basic in design and quite costly. Now, manufacturers are accommodating a growing demand for affordable and innovative eco-friendly products. According to research by the independent research firm Freedonia Group, green materials generated sales of nearly $57 billion in 2008 (up 45% from 2003), and the market is projected to expand to more than $80 billion over the next five years. The editors of This Old House noticed the trend—and a few standout products—while making the rounds at the trade shows Greenbuild and the International Builders' Show. Here are 12 top picks that are not only eco-friendly, but also better-performing and more attractive than the green materials of yesterday.
