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Links to an Environmentally Conscious Network
Sample list of available Green Building materials

A sample of the Green Building reference websites that are available include:

	Global Green USA (www.globalgreen.org) The U.S. affiliate of Green Cross International, Mikhail S. Gorbachev, President.
	Architects, Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility (www.adpsr.org) Established in 1981, ADPSR works for peace, environmental protection, ecological building, social justice and the development of healthy communities.
	Green Clips (http://gliving.tv/architecture-design/) Design and build a sustainable future with the Green Design Network!
	Oikos Green Building Source (www.oikos.com) Books, catalogs, news articles and a searchable index of green building materials and products.

	Solstice: Green Building Advisor (www.crest.org) Solstice is the Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), and is your site for Sustainable Energy and Development Information.
	Sustainable Building Specialists (www.sustainablebuildingspecialists.com) Sustainable Building Specialists is an innovative, multi-faceted International Development Company comprised both of international and local experts combining their unique knowledge of sustainable building practices to deliver superior quality with unsurpassed style and durability.
	Sanyo HIT Photovoltaic Module Brochure (PDF document) Brochure for Sanyo's HIT product - used in the Maison du Soleil home (view p.3 of 4).
	Build it Green (www.builditgreen.org) Build it Green is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy-efficient and resources-efficient building practices in California. This website also contains a GreenSpec product directory, which are environmentally preferable products.
	BuildingGreen.com - Environmental Building News (www.buildinggreen.com) BuildingGreen.com is an independent publishing company committed to bringing accurate, unbiased and timely green design information.
	CA Green Building Design & Construction – California Integrated Waste Management District (www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/) The California Integrated Waste Management District dedicates a section of its website to California green building design & construction, which includes case studies, project design and programs and partnerships.
	Environmental Building News (www.ebuild.com) Ebuild.com is the largest online directory for home building materials, construction tools and products for homebuilders and remodelers.
	ENERGY STAR (www.energystar.gov) ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy created to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
	LEED Rating System (www.usgbc.org) LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Green Building Rating System is part of the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.
	U.S. Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org) The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation.
	I'm Goin' Green (www.imgoingreen.com) "At I'm Goin' Green, we have a vision of the world as it could be... where individuals take control over their lives and act as enlightened caretakers of the environment...."
	Metropolis Magazine (www.metropolismag.com) Metropolis examines contemporary life through design—architecture, interior design, product design, graphic design, crafts, planning, and preservation.
Individuals:
	Jennifer McClellan HER (Home Energy Ratings) Solar Email Jennifer McClellan
	Max Perelman USGBC LEED AP Professional Email Max Perelman
	Jordan Daniels Email Jordan Daniels
	Topher Mueller Topher Foto & Creative Web Design; Enviro-International.com designer www.topherpages.com
Books:
	The Green Collar Economy Van Jones www.vanjones.net

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A sample of the Green Building materials that are available include:

• Bonded Logic Ultra Touch Cotton Insulation – Insulation made from denim trimmings and cotton fibers, which works as a friendlier alternative to irritating fiberglass.
  
  
• Daylighting and light controls – Skylights and windows can be sized and placed to take advantage of the sun because natural lighting saves electricity.
  
  
• Low or Zero- VOC Paints, Stains and Sealants - Paints, stains and sealants that contain low or zero VOCs help prevent headaches, nausea, allergies and even nerve system damage that can be caused when VOC compounds are present. 
  
  
• Radiant Heat Systems – Radiant heat systems are installed in the floors for a more efficient distribution of heat throughout the structure.
  
  
• Rain Source Water Underground Storage Systems – This kit includes rain boxes, liners, pipes and fittings so home owners can easily collect and store rain-water for irrigation.
  
  
• Recycled Materials – Recycled materials such as carpets have high post consumer recycled content. 
  
  
• Solar Paneling -  A solar panel is a device that collects and converts solar energy into electricity or heat. It transfers energy from the sun into electricity or heat which can be used by homes.
  
  
• Photovoltaics (PV) - This technology converts light directly into electricity by generating solar power by using solar cells that are packaged in the molecules of this technology.
  
  
• Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) – SIPs are a widely used alternative in homes and building for insulation purposes and is made of either polystyrene or polyurethane and sandwiched between two layers of plywood or fiber-cement.
  
  
• Trex Composite Decking – This decking material is made from a variety of recycled material including grocery bags, post-industrial wood products and reclaimed plastics.
  
  
• Water Saving Methods – Dual flush toilets help to reduce water usage and rainwater cisterns can be installed to collect rainfall, which can be used for landscaping irrigation and toilet flushing.  

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