Green Building Materials Market Continues To Grow Owing To the Increased Demand for Eco-Friendly Alternatives in Construction Sectors and Policies Related To Environmental Preservation
Green building materials are energy-efficient products that
are used in construction processes. In many green projects, the use of
non-toxic materials is common and encouraged. A typical green building project
may include the use of recycled or recyclable packaging supplies, and the
reusing of non-food packaging materials. Green building materials are
manufactured with minimal environmental impact, and they help to make buildings
more energy-efficient. These materials reduce waste, takes less energy to
produce, and require little or no maintenance after they have been
installed. For instance, bamboo has long
been considered the "natural resource of choice" because of its
ability to substitute other materials and is often used for buildings.
Market Dynamics
The factor driving growth of the market is the increased
preference for green building materials instead of the traditional
non-biodegradable construction materials. Government bodies all over the world
are focusing on energy-efficient and green buildings, which is positively
influencing the market. For instance, according to a report by the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC), green buildings can effectively reduce carbon
emission by 34% and consume 25% less energy than traditional buildings. This
fueled the demand among individuals to opt for an eco-friendly construction
structure. However, the high price of green materials and uneven enforcement of
energy regulations are main factors hindering growth of the green
building materials market.
This market is distributed in five regions that include
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, and Latin
America. Among these, North America is estimated to hold a bigger share of the
green building materials market, owing to favorable policies regarding the
usage of green building materials in the construction sectors. For instance,
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), is a green building
certification program developed by USGBC and is used across the globe. This
certification program includes a set of rating systems for the maintenance,
operation, design, and construction of green buildings or neighborhoods. Asia
Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the green building
materials market, owing to the governmental bodies signing environmental
agreements and growth of the residential construction sector in the region. The
market growth in Europe is associated with a growing demand for green building
materials in leisure and hospitality applications. Moreover, the growing
emphasis on the maintenance of constructed structures and reducing operational
costs is fueling the rising demand for green building materials in this region.
Competitive Analysis
Major players operating in the green building materials
market include AMVIC Building Systems, Alumasc Group Plc, Binderholz GmbH, BASF
SE, Bauder Ltd, and Interface.
In April 2019, Chongqing University researchers in a report
stated the benefits of bamboo materials in the construction sectors. Similarly,
in May 2019, experts from State Key Laboratory of Green Building Materials of China
Building Materials Academy citied the development of a modified cement motor by
including a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) with two dosing variations, which are,
swelled SAP and dry powdery SAP.
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