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BUILDING GREEN
I believe that whatever steps each of us can take to "build green", the better off we will all be. It does not need to be an all-or-nothing approach. RLP
1. Build Green (Steve Hussey, Natural Resource Planner of San Juan County) "Build Green - Promoting low impact building and land use practices in San Juan County, Washington." An excellent starting point for learning more about building green. The link takes you to his articles which I found very interesting and helpful. 2. Green Building Basics (California Integrated Waste Management Board) "Building 'green' is an opportunity to use our resources efficiently while creating healthier buildings that improve human health, build a better environment, and provide cost savings."
3. Global Green (US affiliate of Green Cross International) Global Green USA establishes collaborative partnerships with local governments, affordable housing organizations, and other public and private entities to facilitate the development, adoption, and implementation of sustainable policies, programs, and practices. These partnerships inform and direct education, policy development, and advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. Global Green USA also partners with housing developers and public agencies to 'green' select affordable housing projects. 4. Built Green (Master Builders Association of King County) The following is a list of a few of the "green" features and building practices promoted in the Built Green program: 5. Building Green (Environmental Building News) For a multi-page checklist covering: Design Land Use and Site Issues Materials Equipment Business Practices
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