So much is out there these days about green building. What is it? What exactly does it mean? Today, many different standards for green building exist but overall they all have the same goals in mind; reducing our impact on the natural environment and human health. There are numerous ways to be environmentally responsible and use our resources efficiently. Water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and recycling, can all help make a building more sustainable during its life cycle. Here are some additional resources on green building. Don’t forget to take advantage of the financial incentives available when you decide to go green.
U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit organization that created LEED, one of the most prominent green building benchmarks.
http://www.builditgreen.org/
This site outlines GreenPoint Rated evaluation system and provides training on green building.
http://www.builditgreen.org/
This site outlines GreenPoint Rated evaluation system and provides training on green building.
U.S. Government Environmental Protection Agency website offers numerous resources about green building.
California’s newest program to encourage and incentivize homeowners to ‘green’ their homes.
So good to see someone who really knows taking a real interest in this ever-increasing movement. We need more people sharing their expertise in this exciting and beneficial field!
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