Green Home Builders Facing New Economic Reality / by H. Pike Oliver

On June 3, 2009, Jennifer Goodman posted an article at ecohomemagazine.com, indicating that while not immune from the effects of the Great Recession, so-called "green homebuilders" seem to be faring better than others during these challenging times.    Goodman points out that the most ironic twist of current trends is that regions on the forefront of the green movement are among those hit hardest by the slowdown, including:  California, Colorado, and New England.  To see the full article, go to  http://bit.ly/RmdI5 . Eco-friendly affordable housing projects are helping to keep David Baker + Partners, a San Francisco architectural firm, afloat.