<b></b>A record number of entries have been received for this year&amp;’s Green Leaf awards, doubling the number of entrants last year. <br> The final round of judging is about to take place, steered by the chairman of the judging panel, environmental advisor, writer and broadcaster, Professor Chris Baines. &amp;“Each year the entries show that the best of the housebuilding industry&amp;’s developments are very good indeed,&amp;” said Baines. &amp;“With skill and commitment, new homes can make a positive contribution to the environment. &amp;”The awards - now in their 13th year - will be presented on the May 17 at the head office in Kensington of the awards sponsor <i>The Daily Mail. </i><p></p><p></p>