ABSTRACT I. Introduction II. Green Building for Green Growth III. US Nonresidential Green Construction 3.1 Green bui1ding movement 3.2 Green Office 3.3 Green Educational 3.4 Green Heath Care 3.5 Green Amusement and Recreation 3.6 Green Transportation 3.7 Green Manufacturing 3.8 Green Commercial 3.9 Green Lodging IV. Propositions V. Conclusion and Implications Reference