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US Green Building Council

Anne — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:33:36 +0000

Here’s another wonderful resource for building green. It’s the new website by the US Green Building Council: The Green Home Guide.

Another Green Building Resource

Anne — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:35:13 +0000

Build It Green offers a "Green Point Rated" system for new construction.

Here’s another interesting green building resource: Build It Green, based out of California. This site seems more like a resource for building professionals, but there’s still great information there for the consumer. If you’re planning to build a “green” or Energy Star home for yourself and family it’s best to be as educated as possible before signing on with any contractor.

Their About Us page says the organization started in 2003. They promote clean, healthy, energy, and resource efficient homes in California. Even if you’re not in Cali you can still follow their directory of members to find someone that might work in your area. There’s also a listing of Green Point Rated homes that are occasionally open for tours… or at least a drive-past.

Green Building Advisor

Anne — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:09:57 +0000

Tuanton press has a wonderful website dedicated to green building practices and advice, Green Building Advisor. Lots of free information is accessible without needing a membership, unlike their Fine Homebuilding site.

There are several running blogs by contributing editors. Topics include:

* Building Science
* Business Advisor
* Code Green
* Design Matters
* Energy Solutions
* Green Building Miscellanea
* Green Building Curmudgeon
* Musings of an Energy Nerd
* Think Spot

Check it out, there’s a ton of information there. Plus several green building projects that they follow, so you can see others building their own green/sustainable homes.