Is Green the New Status Symbol?

Smaller, more ecological homes—particularly those with LEED certification—have become status symbols in the high-end market, something for owners to brag about. But not everyone is willing to give up comfort and convenience for eco-friendliness, no matter how shiny the green badge of honor might be. The New York Times discusses the struggles of high-end homeowners striving to find a compromise between comfort and eco-friendliness: The New Trophy Home, Small and Ecological.