Think Green
- www.sustainablespaces.com
A comprehensive site if you are looking to have an energy performance analysis done to your home.
- www.pbssips.com
Controversial yes, cool for sure – learn more about prefab(ed) structural insulated panels – earthquake strong, insulation monsters, fire retardant, fast assembly….green? - www.fabprefab.com
This is my own personal daydream inducing site – loaded with great designs and resources. - www.builditgreen.com
Residential green building training and certification – great resource for learning more about the green building market place and directory.
- www.harvestingrainwater.com
Learn about rainwater harvesting and simple how to approaches.
- www.efficientwindows.org
Understand the importance of dual pane windows, compare and contrast types and models also take a look at www.nfrc.org - window rating source site -explains what to look for.
- www.epa.gov/watersense
Get good tips on water efficient toilets, plumbing fixtures and the like.
- www.gosolarcalifornia.com
Photovoltaics - the ins and outs of solar in California, lots of stats and up to date rebate information.
- www.bayfriendly.org
Great resource on types of plants that grow well and require less water in our bay area climate.
- www.buildersbooksource.com
Local 4th Street (Berkeley) book store specializing in building/architectural books, a very impressive green section, friendly staff and they will order hard-to-find books.
- www.greywaterguerrillas.com
A bit of a rogue site, but very informative and inspirational in regards to saving water and what we can all do about it.
- www.bsc.ca.gov
Building Standards for CA – if you need help navigating through the red tape of title 24.
- www.susdesign.com
Solar and passive techniques, clear and concise information. -
www.fsc.org
Learn about the forest stewardship council and sustainably harvested wood – simple to get and better for everyone.
