Lists green architects, builders, green building components and construction methods. Products include SIP’s or structural insulated panel manufacturers, high R-value super insulation in walls, roof and the basement / footing, special high-efficiency thermal mass windows, solar thermal collectors, integrated solar roofing systems, and other solar home parts.
Ultimate goal of green building designs is to create zero-energy home: a house that produces 100% or more energy than it uses, and is completely independent of exterior sources of energy, such as grid electricity, oil or natural gas. Creation of such buildings is practical and economical, using today’s technology and available building materials, but requires thorough planning and close integration of different energy conservation and generation systems to supply the house with electricity, heat and hot water. A rain water collection system for grass irrigation and other household water needs is a preferable option to make a zero-energy home ever more greener.
Read our blog on some of the green building ideas and practices that we have included in our Solar Home Design project, which is open to participation by anyone who is interested and can submit some efficient green building ideas to make this project more efficient and less expensive.
Green Building Architects:
Green Builders:
Energy Efficient Building Technologies – Middleboro, MA based green home building contractor, specializes in residential passive solar home construction. Tom Pittsley, owner of EEBT, has over 21 years of experience in green construction, and participated in the MIT Solar Home Project.
Durango Colorado Green Home Builder – Custom Green home builder in Durango, Colorado specializing in quality custom designed and built homes.
Infrared Thermal Audit and Analysis – We are a thermal imaging company in the Kansas City area and specialize in infrared audit and analysis. We are certified building (residential) inspectors. We offer flat-roof, energy audit, and structural integrity thermal imaging services.
Green Construction Blogs and web resources:
Green Home Ideas – provides insights and useful information to make your home energy efficient, more comfortable and beautiful. A great source for green home renovation tips and home repair articles. Improve your recycling habits and reduce your carbon foot print.
Rural Builder Green – Rural Builder Green is a digital magazine for contractors, roofers and architects looking for the latest in environmentally friendly projects and products.
Green home improvement MA – homeowners, learn how to fix your home using green building materials and techniques, or hire a professional in South-eastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Have a special extra-insulated siding installed on your home and get up-to $1500 in energy tax credits.
Green Building Guide – Provides detailed overview of green building concepts, LEED certified training and implementation recommendations for homeowners.
I have always been a tinkerer from childhood and we were made aware of our environment from early on. When I would go fishing with family we were taught to take only what we needed. When my heating bills became invasive to my budget, I built several small solar-air units that enabled me to lower the heating costs substantially. With a combination of solar and radiant energy technologies I am able to reduce my total energy costs…for a fraction of my monthly costs.
Craig
10 Oct 11 at 3:48 pm