The (High) Rise Of Green Buildings  

This week's green building post from Inhabitat looks at the "rise of green high rises" in the US - GREEN HOME 101: US Cities Sprout Green High-Rises.

From green cleaning products to energy-efficient appliances, Green Home 101 has delved into several different aspects of what makes a sustainable, environmentally responsible household. But what about the home itself? Look skyward in any major American city and you’re likely to see a soaring new green high-rise. With scarce land in urban areas, the cost of housing skyrocketing, and increasing demand for better communities, high-density development is experiencing a renaissance in the US. But development is not just growing up, it’s growing green. As consumers look for long-term savings and seek to live in healthier environments, more big developers have grasped onto the fact that the green in the building can lead to green in the bank. Inhabitat’s Green Home 101 takes a closer look at some of the new high-rise projects sustainable residential towers are sprouting up all over the US.

If you think you might be interested in moving into a green home with a view (if and when the market recovers and a new global economy emerges), here are some interesting modern, sustainable high-rise projects that are popping up from coast to coast.