Exhibitors at the 2014 Greenbuild attributed the frequently light traffic on the show floor Oct. 22-23 to a number of factors: educational workshops being conducted during trade show hours; declining attendance at trade shows in general; and the location of the event in New Orleans. Exhibitors did not, however, equate the turnout to a waning interest in green buildings. They say interest in sustainable construction among industry professionals remains as strong as ever.

Numbers released by the show’s producers state that 17,507 people attended Greenbuild this year. Exhibiting companies numbered 552 with their booths covering 142,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space.