Green Building Seminars Popular at IBS Event

Washington, DC, January 30, 2008 - As members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) prepare for the launch of the NAHB National Green Building Program, they’re planning on getting educated – in droves.

Those attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 13-16 have been filling their online show planners with educational seminars on all things green – from marketing sessions to technical presentations to courses needed to meet the requirements for earning the new Certified Green Professional designation.

“NAHB has been preparing its members for the day that green building takes center stage in the marketplace,” said association president Brian Catalde, a home builder in Southern California. “That day is almost here, and our builders are getting ready.”

Six of the 10 most popular education sessions so far are devoted to green issues as attendees continue to sign up for an introduction to the NAHB National Green Building Program, sessions on sustainable architecture and even “Green Building 101.”