A recent study on the present state and the future of the green building industry found that the U.S. has the biggest market, and with developing economies in Asia-Pacific, will help expand the global market around 13 percent during 2015 to 2020.

 
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According to the Global Green Building Market Outlook 2020, this sector of the construction industry will grow at a rate of near 13 percent over the next five years.

The study's authors cite rising awareness of climate change as the key reason for the strong recent growth, and note that governments around the world are enacting regulatory measures to expand the market.

The research examined dynamics in key segments of the green building market. The findings are reported by region, by application, and by type: residential and non-residential.

The U.S. was found to have the biggest market for green building construction but developing countries in Asia-Pacific are showing significant growth.

One of the authors' hoped-for outcomes of the study is to facilitate investment in the industry. To receive a copy of the report, click here.