Green Building Resources
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The NEW 2010-2011 Whatcom County Construction Recycling Toolkit is an excellent resource for reducing waste on the jobsite. This tool includes valuable information on best waste management practices, local resources for recycling and useful tips that can help you earn those valuable LEED points. To pick up your copy, contact the Sustainable Connections office. The PDF is also available here. If interested in just the TWO page local Resource Guide - download here. |
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The Towards Zero Waste (TZW) Community Challenge continues to make positive strides towards reducing the amount of jobsite waste created in construction. Three local building industry businesses have taken the TZW mission to the jobsite. View the Aiki Homes TZW Case Study. View the Zervas Group Architects Case Study. And... the Louws Truss Case Study. |
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These Whatcom County LEED case studies provide a quick snapshot into the following projects:
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Green Building Design and Rating Systems
Provides links to websites that contain green building rating systems, design strategies and general information on the green building industry.
Resource Links
Provides links to websites that provide resources and support to the green building industry.
2008 Home & Landscape Tour Guidebook
15 profile pieces from around Whatcom County showcasing green building and landscape practices.
Green Building Tools
Provides links to website that provide tools for green building professionals to help implement green building strategies into their projects.
Building Codes and References
Provides links to websites that reference local and state building codes.
Green Building Publications
Provides links to websites with green building publications and magazines.
Special thanks to Puget Sound Action Team, City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Bullitt Foundation, and the Russell Family Foundation for supporting the Green Building & Sustainable Design Program in creating these resources!
Puget Sound Energy Rebates
An overview to rebates and promotional services provided for service customers in PSE's territory. If you haven't seen the good news in a while, take another look.
