August 2, 2010

Links You Might Find Useful...

Walking Through a Real Life LEED-Homes Project
http://www.reallifeleed.com/2009/01/walking-through-real-life-leed-homes.html

Architects Building a LEED Certified House
http://lambertleedhome.blogspot.com/

US Green Building Council – LEED for Homes
Seeks to improve the built environment, has set guidelines for building. They have even developed point systems to measure how "green" a building is.
http://www.usgbc.org/homes

ASID and USGBC Site on Green Remodeling
Includes green resources and case studies.
http://www.regreenprogram.org/

Energy Star
Sets guidelines for energy efficiency for homes. HERS = Home Energy Rating System.
http://www.energystar.gov/

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)
Provides state by state info on tax credits and rebates.
http://www.dsireusa.org/

Clay Tiles with High Reuse Content
Beautiful glazes and many sizes.
http://www.fireclay.com/

Home Power Magazine
http://homepower.com/

Solar Today Magazine
http://www.solartoday.org/