Green Building
The design and construction used when building GREEN consists of materials, methods, and technologies that respect the environment and are sustainable long term. As a result, the buildings are better for the environment and healthier for people who own, live, and work in them.
Financial gain for the owner includes saving on monthly water expenses, energy bills, and lower maintenance due to their long term durability. A green home can be designed within a budget to fit the specific needs and goals of a family.
Green is style agnostic. Building green with Avalon is a personal and creative collaboration making the world a better place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Avalon Enterprises FAQ
(PDF – 66KB)
FACT SHEETS
- Green At-a-Glance: What is green building? (PDF – 202KB)
Learn about green building ideas. - Bay Area Building: What is our Environmental Impact? (PDF – 215KB)
Learn about the drawbacks of conventional building
Green building
- Build it Green: GreenPoint Rated for Homes
- Build it Green: Green Product Directory
- US Green Building Council LEED for Homes
- Building Science:Houses that work
- Passive House
- City of Los Altos Green Building Regulations
- Oikos: Green Building Resources and Library
- EPA resource on Indoor Air Quality
Energy efficiency in the home
- PG&E Smart Energy Analyzer
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency: Home
- Energy Star Products and Home Improvement information
- U.S. Department of Energy
- ACEEE: about Energy Efficient Water Heating
- EPA What You Can Do Page
Water Efficiency
- MaP Testing for water efficient toilets and fixtures
- Water Saver Home
- Water Sense
- Santa Clara Valley Water District Resources
Landscape, Greywater and Rainwater
- Greywater Action
- Oasis Design for Greywater
- Harvest H20 Online community
- Drought tolerant and California Native Plant lists
- Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center
Recycling, reducing waste, composting
- The Story of Stuff Project - videos on The Story of Stuff, Electronics, Cosmetics, Bottled Water and Cap and Trade.
- Eliminate Junk Mail Pro Quo,Catalog Choice,Green Dimes,
- Composting Classes
- Earth 911 – local recycling options
California resources and Tax Credits
National environmental education organizations
