Resources

The great thing about the Information Age is that it's made all kinds of information about Green building and remodeling readily available and abundant. The downside is that it can also be very hard to weed your way through all the white washing and sheer preponderance of “green” information on the web. In this section you will find useful information from some of our favorite online resources that will help you make sense of it all. Dive in and learn more about the green building movement and what it means to you, our community and our planet as a whole.

Green Building and Remodeling
This section contains information about everything from zero net energy homes to tools and calculators to help you identify your current energy use. Beginners will find the “Green Glossary” very useful in getting up to speed on all the new terminology as well as information about the rebates and tax credits that are available. You’ll also learn about the best Green Building programs across the country as well as information about the products and materials that go into high performance homes. Learn more about Green Building and Remodeling.

Building Science
In this section you’ll learn about the science behind the techniques and methods employed in the construction of high performance homes. Building science is indispensable in understanding how a home’s systems are interconnected and interdependent – changes in one system can have far reaching affects on how the system operates as a whole. By learning the physics behind the way a home operates we can determine the best ways to increase its energy efficiency, durability and comfort. Learn about the Building Science behind our high performance homes.

Federal Programs
This section explores some of the many Federal programs that have been created to encourage Green building and remodeling. Each program and the website’s they link to contain a wealth of information for those interested in energy efficiency and conservation.