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The green building industry is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. with more than 2.3 million jobs, and that number is expected to rise.

GreenStep is committed to empowering members of the building community with the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully integrate green building design and construction practices into their projects. Whether teaching green building workshops, facilitating eco-charrettes, or advising on projects, education is the foundation and focus of our work - providing clients with the context and framework for turning concepts into reality. Green building is the fastest growing sector of one the largest industries in the world and has transformed design and construction practices by providing cost-effective, sustainable solutions for the built environment. Equally as important, green building provides a unique opportunity to address some of the most pressing environmental and social issues of our time. GreenStep believes that education is the key to both continuing this market transformation and to realizing our full potential to create more ecologically sound, healthier buildings Ð and ultimately, a healthier planet.

Poplar is an online community for green professionals and consumers to connect and learn about sustainability.