Resources
Green Certifications:
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): a nationally recognized green certification program by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Built Green: A regional residential building program by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
- Northwest Energy Star: The Northwest Energy Star Homes program encourages the construction of homes to Energy Star standards specifically designed for the Northwest
Local Green Resources:
- Greeen Agent: Your eco-friendly real estate agent in the Pacific Northwest
- Green Dwelling Seattle: Providing Seattle/King County with green real estate and green community resources
- King County Green Tools: Green ideas provided by King County
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE): Washington’s state’s local energy utility, serving more than 11 counties
Green Building News:
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Jetson Green: A daily updated online magazine about sustainable buildings, good designs, clean technologies, affordable housing and eco-friendly developments.
Building Science:
- ToolBase: Funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this website is provided by NAHB Research Center to provide technical information on building products, materials and new technologies
- The Sensible House Project: A website created to provide in-depth information about a green Seattle building
- Building Science: Provides resources regarding building physics, system design concepts to build more durable, sustainable, economical and healthier constructions
- Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA): Providing technical info and latest news on structural insulated panels
Energy Related:
- Energy Star appliances: A comprehensive list of Energy Star qualified products
Water Conservation Related:
- Saving Water Partnership: A website sponsored by a group of local Seattle and King County utilities to help educate people on how to conserve water at home and at work
- Water Efficient Toilet Fixtures: Field studies and water saving research done by the California Urban Water Conservation Council
Materials Related:
- Forest Certification Resource Center: Providing information on certified forests and FSC certified products
Landscape:
- Great Plant Pick: An educational website that outline plants suitable for the Pacific northwest
- Washington Native Plant Society: A great resource and database for native plants of the Pacific Northwest
