NAHB Hosting Green Building Conference

Washington, DC, April 16, 2012 -- Building professionals looking to expand their green building knowledge can attend the 2012 National Green Building Conference and Expo in Nashville April 29-May 1.

Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders, the annual conference will feature an exhibit hall with the latest green products, a wide variety of education courses, unmatched networking opportunities and notable speakers and special events.

The event will be kicked off with a keynote session from renowned around-the-world solo sailor, Derek Hatfield. In his most recent race, Hatfield relied on solar and wind power instead of fossil fuels to generate the electricity needed during the race.

Two new offerings at the show this year provide insights into the green market, and tips for enhancing their green building techniques.

· Analysis of the Green Market--McGraw-Hill Construction, NAHB and Waste Management, Inc. will reveal the results of a new Smart Market Report on Residential Green Building. The report highlights the growth of green building and provides building professionals with insight into potential market opportunities, consumer preferences and industry trends.

· Green Building Plan Review--Attendees will have the opportunity to review their building plans with an architect, an accredited verifier for the National Green Building Certification Program and a home builder.

Another conference highlight is the annual Green Building & Technology Tour, which offers builders a glimpse into the design and green building practices used by local builders. Attendees have the chance to hear firsthand about the building process, the green building certifications used and the value the homes bring to their owners.