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Lots of opportunity for little changes that make a big difference. Here's a few places to check out solar solutions, wind power essentials, alternative building materials, living roofs, biodiesel and experts and financial incentives to get living greener!
Green Hot Flash
- Design Like You Give A Damn
- an inspiring view from the folks at worldchanging.
First Pass
- Plan Passive Heating, Cooling & Insulation
- Water: Recollection, Overflow and Purification
- Light:Natural & Not,low energy bulbs, big impact
- Use Renewable & Recycled Materials
- Learn From Others. Assemble Advisors & Listen
- Set Priorities. Tradeoffs are required.
- Enjoy the ride! Be creative. Stay open.
New facts, players, strategies and challenges emerging daily...
Green up! Where to start
You've got to start somewhere and these are great places for context for solar and wind energy, experts and green building materials.
- Solar Living Education
- The official jump in and learn place for solar energy. They've got courses, books, products and smart folks in one venue.
- Rebates and Incentives!
- A bit of research may lead you to a lot of savings!
- Green Home Guidelines
- A thoughtful and quite comprehensive paper that lays out design philosophy, community considerations, materials, team and other aspects of successful green home building projects.
- Starting Place For Biodiesel
- The U.S. National Biodiesel Board provides general information on finding, using and understanding this fuel source.
- Home Power
- A magazine focused on renewable energy for the home including wind, solar electric and hot water.
- Renewable Energy Lab
- Latest information and links to other sources on biomass, wind, hydro and of course, solar energy.
- Wind Power Lens
- The Wind Stop is a great launching pad for all things wind energy related. John's done a great job (IMHO) of providing background and the latest news.
- Green Globes
- Guidelines and protocols for green building -- with a somewhat commercial orientation this service has references, tips and a perspective helpful for embarking on a green building project.
Winning Tools and Materials
- Kill a Watt
- A good tool for getting the facts on appliances in your home and their energy usage.
- Recycled Glass Counters
- Vetrazzo is their tradename for their special mix of recycled glass with concrete and 'special sauce'. Their products are marvelous and rich in variety.
- Bambu, Bamboo!!
- Bamboo is super versatile in the way it can be applied and so renewable its no wonder we're all looking for many more ways to use it.
- No Fuss Flax Floors, Big Color
- Marmoleum isn't your mother's linoleum! It's completely biodegradable and they've got quite the portfolio of colors to choose from.
- Real Solar Stuff
- Real Goods has an extensive selection of products from light bulbs to compost toilets. I've learned a lot purusing their site and catalogue over the years.
- Handcrafted, Sustainable and Beautiful
- Berkeley Mills bring perfection to their craft in all that they create. Practical furniture sourced sustainably. A feast for the soul.
- Get Greener
- Lots of materials, pointers to local dealers and reviews.
- Little Bulbs = Big Diff
- A primer on types of bulbs and their levels of efficiency both from the energy and financial perspective. Turns out it's HUGE!
- Floating Cork Floors
- These are really beautiful, quiet, cushy to walk on and easy to install. (I watched!)
- Countertops Alternatives
- Paperstone, Slatescape and Agriboard are just a few of the materials worth checking out. They are durable, use recycled materials and attractive.
Visual Stimulation: A Portfolio Of Real Examples
- Strawbale Portolio & Architects
- Architects and designers, tools and latest technologies in support of Strawbale construction.
- Arkin Tilt Architects
- Strawbale, solar, living roofs and other low impact systems have been embraced and enriched by these folks and their creative and sensitive implementations for residences and organizations.
Best Books I've Found (some with great photos or schematics)
Eco: An Essential Sourcebook for Environmentally Friendly Design and Decoration
Amazon Price: $26.60 (as of 10/12/2008)
Wind Power, Revised Edition: Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Business
Amazon Price: $31.50 (as of 10/12/2008)
Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls
Amazon Price: $25.51 (as of 10/12/2008)
The Beauty of Straw Bale Homes
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/12/2008)
The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 10/12/2008)
Inside the Not So Big House: Discovering the Details that Bring a Home to Life (Susanka)
Amazon Price: $23.07 (as of 10/12/2008)
Green Building Products: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
Amazon Price: $18.15 (as of 10/12/2008)
Green Clean: The Environmentally Sound Guide to Cleaning Your Home
Amazon Price: $13.98 (as of 10/12/2008)
New Lights Shed Energy Drain
C. Crane Co, Inc. VVP Vivid Plus 36 LED Light Bulb
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 10/12/2008)
Zoo Med ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent UVB Lamp
Amazon Price: $35.87 (as of 10/12/2008)
Zoo Med ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent UVB Lamp
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Greenish Blogs & Events
- always FRESH!
- Treehugger is wonderfully entertaining and informative. They are curating newcomers in sustainable design. I'm a huge fan!
- Breadcrumbs On The Green Living Path
- City Hippy gives pointers to products, people, services on the way to green living and original writing on relevant topics in a compassionate voice.
- Solar Buzz: Events
- A list of solar energy conferences around the world.
- Sustainable Design Blog
- From Harrison Architects is a blog where the posts include winning cabin designs and reflections on design the sustainable way.
- Face To Face
- There is an upcoming green building conference in NM in March 2006. Workshops, product presentations and more.
- Green Energy For Farmers
- Whether it's a full on farm or a 'hobby farm' there are a lot of opportunities for efficiencies in agriculture. Regular trainings are offered through the Ecological Farming Association.
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