Earth Friendly Building
Today’s eco-friends ♥
According to the USGBC, green buildings are a significant part of the solution to the problems of energy dependence and climate change. The average LEED certified building uses 32% less electricity, 26% less natural gas and 36% less total energy than a conventional building. LEED certified buildings in the U.S. are, in aggregate, reducing CO2 emissions by 150,000 metric tons each year, which equates to taking 30,000 passenger cars off the road.
Steve Glenn’s ultra-energy-efficient house, was the first to receive “platinum” status in the LEED rating system. Visit Living Homes to learn more about his earth friendly building.
Architects, builders and organizations, specializing in every aspect of green building and sustainable housing:
- West Coast Green 2007 -Residential building conference and expo. September 20 -22, 2007, at San Francisco’s renowned Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
- EnviroHomeDesign -A green architectural design and consulting firm specialized in renovation of existing houses.
- EnviroLogics -Specializing in non-toxic materials and methods.
- Escher GuneWardena Architecture -Addressing issues of sustainability, affordability and the dialogue between form and construction.
- Hive Modular -A HIVE home is an eminently practical, somewhat whimsical, always functional, affordable expression of how you want to live.
- Hjärta -Built with sustainable materials and designed to be energy and water efficient, we’re creating a place that is not only concerned about living, but living responsibly.
- SINGLE speed DESIGN -An eco-conscious architecture firm that designs sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional project types.
- Studio Points Architecture and Research -An architectural firm committed to making beautiful environments that support life in all its immensity…
- Listed Green -The MLS for Green, Sustainable, Energy Efficient Homes and Developments Worldwide.
- Skysite Property -Acquires value-added properties for repositioning, increasing occupancy and enhancing with sustainable components and design elements. SkySite Property also offers a host of services to assist property owners, developers, organizations, and end-users along each step in the path to sustainability.
- Eco-$mart -Distribution source for “green” construction materials, and offer free consultations to home owners, building owners, architects, developers and contractors. The nonprofit I4SD provides guidance regarding selection of these sustainable construction systems.
- Green Home Center -Home design options that provide the perfect balance between healthy home values and elegant design.
- Independence Energy Homes -A diverse team of experts that seeks to transform the green design market from environmental niche to mainstream.
Not planning on building or remodeling? Many of these sites offer a wealth of products and resources for green living in your home… be sure to check them out ♥
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