It is difficult to remember when a majority of the country felt that the green movement was a strange lifestyle carried out by groups of tree-hugging hippies. While the generational attention to the ecology and the world has finally taken hold, one key component of the green movement has been eco-friendly building trends. Eco-friendly home ideas and green building materials are now in hot demand as the green movement is picking up steam nationwide.

A Gallup poll stated that 83 percent of Americans are now implementing some sort of eco-friendly strategy within their homes. Many people are now only using Energy Star appliances and light bulbs, installing 40-year roofs, and using eco-friendly paint.

There are a variety of Federal government tax incentives available for businesses as well as homeowners that use green building materials and equipment. More states across the U.S. are adding their name to the incentive package offerings. Use of such items as geothermal heat pumps, biomass stoves, solar panels, solar water heaters, and making their homes energy efficient are some of the more popular green efforts.