Use these website resources to get more information on green building in your area and about products and practices.
On this website:
Also on the web:
- In addition to the Technology Inventory which details over nearly 200 building products and practices, ToolBase provides research, performance reports and case studies, and guides on green building.
- BuildingGreen.com provides a comprehensive listing of green products, plus articles and case studies.
- Greenbuilder.com contains an index of links on various topics including green professionals, products, programs, and more.
- "Green Building Programs for Builders of Any Size" is an overview of the main green building programs available, and considerations when choosing one.
- The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) provides a comprehensive database of state, federal, and utility incentives, rebates, and tax credits for using materials and practices that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. The information is searchable by a number of variables, including state, technology, type of incentive, and more.
Even more options:
- Attend the National Green Building Conference, and/or local and national education sessions, such as Green Building for Building Professionals.
- Green Builder Magazine focuses exclusively on residential sustainable development, and features complete back issues, blogs, product listings, and more.
- Green building isn't just for new construction. The ANSI approved ICC-700-2008 National Green Building Standard provides in depth guidance for green remodeling projects. Remodelers can find more information from NAHB Remodelers
 , ToolBase Services, and HGTVPro.com.
- Green building isn't just for single-family structures. The National Green Building Standard has criteria applicable to high- and low-rise condominiums and apartment buildings, as well as housing in mixed-use projects. Find out more about green multi-unit construction from NAHB Multifamily Council and this special report for Multifamily Trends Magazine.
- The Green MLS Tool Kit> is a valuable resource for those interested in implementing a green initiative for their Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This tool kit provides a snapshot of the green home industry, outlines why adopting a green initiative for the MLS is important, and offers strategies for effective changes. The recommendations in the tool kit are a ‘best practices’ and step by step guide to a successful implementation.
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