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The Essentials of Green Building

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Arkin Tilt Architects is an award-winning firm specializing in energy and resource efficient design. We have extensive experience with alternative construction systems, including straw-bale and rammed earth, renewable energy systems, greywater, and non-toxic and recycled materials. Our projects include residential and commercial, park buildings, religious facilities, and Eco-Resort planning and design. We have won the Acterra Business Award for the Sustainable Built Environment, an AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Project Award, and numerous design awards

Green Building Basics

California Straw Building Association
A non-profit organization whose members are architects, engineers, builders, and people interested in straw building
U.S. Green Building Council
Build green. Everyone profits.
Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility
Established in 1981, ADPSR works for peace, environmental protection, ecological building, social justice, and the development of healthy communities.
BuildingGreen
A subscription-based online resource for environmentally sensitive design and construction

Solar & Alternative Energy

The Solar Living Institute
Promoting sustainable living through inspirational environmental education
PowerLight
Powering Business and Government through Solar Energy
The American Solar Energy Society
A national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment

Our Favorite Architecture Books

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Our Favorite Buildings

These are just a handful of our favorite public and commercial projects. Examples include the Hidden Villa Hostel, the Boreal Ecolodge, and the Portal Yoga Center.

Materials We Love to Use

  1. Recycled Lumberworks

  2. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

  3. Green Countertop Directory

  4. Reclaimed Lumber

  5. Solar Hot Water, Heating and Cooling Systems

  6. Treehugger Flooring

  7. Sandhill Industries

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<p>David Arkin,
AIA, is the current president of Architects, Designers, and Planners
for Social Responsibility (ADPSR), a founding member of the... more »

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