Green Homes and Green Building Information: An Index

On
green building projects:   

• LEED Platinum Homes and Buildings: Top-Ranking States and Countries  
• Green Homes: Online Case Studies and Project Profiles 
• Model Sustainable Neighborhoods: LEED ND Developments in the U.S., Canada, and China 

     Project listings:

• LEED Platinum-Rated Buildings (and Homes and Offices) Worldwide  
• LEED Certified Buildings (and Homes) in Northern California 
• Green Buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area  
• Map of Green Buildings in San Francisco 

On
green products and materials: 

• Water-Saving, High-Efficiency Plumbing Fixtures: Toilets, Showerheads, and Faucets 
• ENERGY STAR Products for Homes and Businesses 
• How to Choose Less-Toxic, Low-VOC Paints and Coatings (a brief intro)
• How to Choose Less-Toxic, Low-VOC Paints, Primers, Stains, and Coatings
  (4-page PDF, 120 KB download)

On
other green building topics:  

• Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Home Improvements and Retrofits that Pay Off 
• Sustainable Neighborhoods and Communities: Initiatives, Certifications, and Developments  
• Green Affordable Housing Resources: Websites and Organizations 
• Location, Location, Location: How to Choose a Sustainable Place to Live or Build
   
• Net-Zero-Energy and “Passive” Homes: New Resources 
• Green Tax Credits, Rebates, and Other Financial Incentives 
• Green Schools: Resources and Links  
• Kicking the Carbon Habit: How to Be Less Dependent on Oil and Other Fossil Fuels  
• Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite: Tips for Prevention and Eradication  

I’ll be adding more green home/green
building posts to my blogs in coming weeks and months. Stay tuned!

Miriam Landman is an accomplished writer,
editor, and sustainability advisor with expertise in green living, green
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