Source: Pete Nelson/New Treehouses of the World

The concept of green building has soared to new heights through incredibly unique treehouses located around the world. Creative treehouses are usually childhood dreams that remain in our imaginations, but these dreamers have made their ideas into reality. These 11 amazing treehouses from around the world will truly redefine your concept of a green home, bringing you into the canopies of rainforests and along the shores of incredible oceans and seas. Click here to see pictures of these amazing eco-friendly treehouses that will bring you back to the dreams of your childhood!

Source: The House Plan Shop

While the home building industry in general has seem some hard times over the past few years, a shining star within this industry has been the growth of green building. In some parts of the country, the amount of certified sustainable new homes rose to new heights, setting the precedent of a trend that is expected to continue and spread throughout the year 2010. With this segment of the industry growing and expanding, there are a number of green home building trends that we should all keep in mind throughout 2010. Click here to read about the most notable trends in green new home building!