Green can mean a lot of
things, but when applied to
building houses, it is usually
associated with resource-efficient
building materials, healthy-house
construction, and energy-efficient
building systems. Below
is a listing of many of the references
builders should consult if
they are interested in such
issues. For the sake of brevity,
we have confined our list to
information resources. Plugging
into this information is the first
step for anyone attempting to
build environmentally sound
houses. The next step is to find
out where to get appropriate
products and materials. Although
distributor and manufacturer listings
are not included here, they
can be found in many of the directories
listed below.
Of the sources we reviewed, six
in particular stood out: CRBT's
Guide to Resource Efficient Building
Elements