Workshops, Resources, Programs

Builder, Workshops
The Strawbale Studio is an enchanting 600 square foot thatched roof studio here in rural Oakland County, southeast Michigan. The studio features strawbale (stucco covered) walls, a round log frame, earthen floor, fieldstone foundation, a loft, and beautiful artwork. We hope you enjoy reading about the history of the project and learning about upcoming events and opportunities.

Manufacturers of organic, natural handmade aromatherapy bar soaps, organic natural castile liquid soaps, organic bath and shower gels, organic nontoxic cleaners.

An educational building industry alliance that promotes energy-efficient housing that is cost-effective, healthy, and durable.

The Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants.

Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California.

Practical, easy-to-use publications, directories and other tools for green renovation and new construction.

Created to encourage greater participation in green building by production builders, CGB was developed by the building industry to be voluntary and performance-based. CGB provides quantifiable environmental benefits and documented savings empowering builders and homebuyers alike to make a difference.

In addition to requiring City buildings to be designed and built using Green Building principles, the City of San José encourages building owners, architects, developers, and contractors to incorporate meaningful sustainable building goals early in building design process.

The City has adopted a set of requirements and recommendations to encourage the development of “green” buildings without forcing excessive costs or other burdens upon developers, building owners or occupants.

Help homeowners find the products and designs for building “green”. Encourage Boulder homeowners to include cost-effective and sustainable remodeling and building methods that conserve fossil fuels, water and other natural resources.

A Florida nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a statewide Green Building program with environmental and economic benefits.

EarthCraft is a green building certification program that serves Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. By addressing the factors that impact homes in this region, including high heat, humidity and temperature swings, EarthCraft serves as a blueprint for energy, water and resource-efficient single-family homes, multifamily structures, renovation projects, community developments and light-commercial buildings.

The Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide educates and assists architects, building owners, occupants, educators, students, and the general public concerning sustainable building design. The Guide is a design tool that can be used to overlay environmental issues on the design, construction, and operation of both new and renovated facilities.

The undisputed resource for those involved in all facets of the residential construction, light commercial construction and remodeling industry. As an organization we represent not only the interests of our members, but also the home-buying public.

A non-profit organization whose mission is to promote environmentally sustainable and health conscious building practices through community education.

If you’re buying a newly built home, learn how Earth Advantage can make it more comfortable and better for the environment. Remodeling your existing home? Make it a green Earth Advantage home.

Portland The City of Portland’s Green Building Resource Promoting green building as the standard of development G/Rated offers free technical assistance for development projects in Portland, educational tours and classes, project guidebooks and grants that support innovative green building practices.

Pittsburgh A non-profit organization that integrates environmentally responsible–and high performance–design, construction and operating practices into the Greater Pittsburgh market.

Solar panels, alternative energy, batteries and remote or mobile power products.

An online resource center for information, pricing, and services pertaining to independent power systems. We provide consultation, down to earth technical advice, and an extensive line of high quality and field tested power system components. We live and work in remote locations from the high arctic of Alaska to the Antarctic and Greenland.

Solar and Wind Power Systems – on-grid (SNAP) or off-grid power systems with or without batteries – generator back up systems

Power ready systems, pool heating, solatubes, …

Sales, installation and service. Heat, hot water, electricity, solar, wood, wind hydro.

Solar and wind power, efficient appliances and lighting, information. Utility-tied photovoltaic or off-grid independent power, alternative energy can provide electricity and hot water from the sun! Appliances.

Specialized in photovoltaic electric systems: design, engineering, sales, installation and service.

Designers, suppliers, and installers of alternative energy systems.

Sales, installation and service. Heat, hot water, electricity, solar, wood, wind hydro.

Solar and wind power, efficient appliances and lighting, information. Utility-tied photovoltaic or off-grid independent power, alternative energy can provide electricity and hot water from the sun! Appliances.

Specialized in photovoltaic electric systems: design, engineering, sales, installation and service.

Designers, suppliers, and installers of alternative energy systems.

Power ready systems, pool heating, solatubes, …

Solar panels, alternative energy, batteries and remote or mobile power products.

An online resource center for information, pricing, and services pertaining to independent power systems. We provide consultation, down to earth technical advice, and an extensive line of high quality and field tested power system components. We live and work in remote locations from the high arctic of Alaska to the Antarctic and Greenland.

Solar, water and wind energy systems and components. Heating, lighting, fans, appliances.

Solar and Wind Power Systems – on-grid (SNAP) or off-grid power systems with or without batteries – generator back up systems

Worm Composting (vermicomposting) resources – books, videos, bins, worms.

The New England Renewable Energy Fair in Vermont. SolarFest is equal parts music festival and energy/sustainable living fair featuring a wide range of high-quality music, a songwriter showcase, and renewable energy and sustainable living workshops and displays.

Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living.

High Mowing Organic Seeds is a family owned seed company selling only the highest quality 100% certified organic vegetable, flower, herb, and cover crop seed.

An educational building industry alliance that promotes energy-efficient housing that is cost-effective, healthy, and durable.

Solar panels, alternative energy, batteries and remote or mobile power products.

An online resource center for information, pricing, and services pertaining to independent power systems. We provide consultation, down to earth technical advice, and an extensive line of high quality and field tested power system components. We live and work in remote locations from the high arctic of Alaska to the Antarctic and Greenland.

Solar and Wind Power Systems – on-grid (SNAP) or off-grid power systems with or without batteries – generator back up systems

Solar panels, alternative energy, batteries and remote or mobile power products.

An online resource center for information, pricing, and services pertaining to independent power systems. We provide consultation, down to earth technical advice, and an extensive line of high quality and field tested power system components. We live and work in remote locations from the high arctic of Alaska to the Antarctic and Greenland.

Solar, water and wind energy systems and components. Heating, lighting, fans, appliances.

Solar and Wind Power Systems – on-grid (SNAP) or off-grid power systems with or without batteries – generator back up systems

The Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants.

Builder, Workshops
The Strawbale Studio is an enchanting 600 square foot thatched roof studio here in rural Oakland County, southeast Michigan. The studio features strawbale (stucco covered) walls, a round log frame, earthen floor, fieldstone foundation, a loft, and beautiful artwork. We hope you enjoy reading about the history of the project and learning about upcoming events and opportunities.

The Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide educates and assists architects, building owners, occupants, educators, students, and the general public concerning sustainable building design. The Guide is a design tool that can be used to overlay environmental issues on the design, construction, and operation of both new and renovated facilities.

Power ready systems, pool heating, solatubes, …

Power ready systems, pool heating, solatubes, …

Worm Composting (vermicomposting) resources – books, videos, bins, worms.

Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living.

Manufacturers of organic, natural handmade aromatherapy bar soaps, organic natural castile liquid soaps, organic bath and shower gels, organic nontoxic cleaners.

Sales, installation and service. Heat, hot water, electricity, solar, wood, wind hydro.

Solar and wind power, efficient appliances and lighting, information. Utility-tied photovoltaic or off-grid independent power, alternative energy can provide electricity and hot water from the sun! Appliances.

Specialized in photovoltaic electric systems: design, engineering, sales, installation and service.

Designers, suppliers, and installers of alternative energy systems.

Sales, installation and service. Heat, hot water, electricity, solar, wood, wind hydro.

Solar and wind power, efficient appliances and lighting, information. Utility-tied photovoltaic or off-grid independent power, alternative energy can provide electricity and hot water from the sun! Appliances.

Specialized in photovoltaic electric systems: design, engineering, sales, installation and service.

Designers, suppliers, and installers of alternative energy systems.

The New England Renewable Energy Fair in Vermont. SolarFest is equal parts music festival and energy/sustainable living fair featuring a wide range of high-quality music, a songwriter showcase, and renewable energy and sustainable living workshops and displays.

High Mowing Organic Seeds is a family owned seed company selling only the highest quality 100% certified organic vegetable, flower, herb, and cover crop seed.

Sustainable Architecture, Building and Culture: A unique compendium of links and content oriented to the global community of ecological and natural building proponents.

A showcase of products and services for sustainable building.

An umbrella organization created to disseminate and coordinate information and activities regarding natural building, sustainable architecture, and ecological living.

Worldwide directory of Green Building Professionals. Green real estate classifieds. Sustainable Sources Bookstore. Green Conferences, Calendar. Green web design, hosting.

“A building professional’s guide to more than 60 environmentally- appropriate technologies. Architects, engineers and buildings managers can improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential buildings through the use of the technologies described in this web site.”

Very good introductory guide to more sustainable homes and interiors, and their design, construction or renovation. While information is specific for Australia, the ideas can be applied to other countries.

Hard to find Books on Papercrete– Cob– Cordwood, Pole, Timber — Adobe, Earthen, Rammed Earth — Lime, Earth Plasters — Straw bale , Stone houses, Plus Really Alternative, and hard to find resources too. (Solar/PV, Roofs, Design &Framing, off the grid Heat/Stoves, gardening.)

Promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities. The strength of the organization lies in the diversity and talent of its membership, which includes: architects, builders, developers, manufacturers, engineers, utilities, code officials, researchers, education, and environmentalists. Online bookstore.

An association of builders, designers, homeowners, trades people, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building. Our membership includes nationally and regionally recognized leaders in their aspect of ecobuilding as well as interested beginners.

Overview of many different shelter types.

Restoring, renovating, remodeling or maintaining an old house, heritage building or traditional architecture? Look here for information, advice & assistance as well as all the bits’ n’ pieces you need: castings, decorative glass, fireplaces, fabrics, hardware, joinery, lighting, plumbing, plaster, tiles as well as color schemes, decoration, bathrooms & kitchens – absolutely everything for old houses!

A non-profit education, demonstration, and research organization that applies appropriate technologies and sustainable design practices.

Green Construction is a collection of abstracts of newspaper and periodical articles relevant to green building in the UK.

Newsletters, seminars, exhibitions, consultancy, training & education

Green building materials directory and information for builders; find eco friendly green building materials for your green home or sustainable construction project.

Green-Buildings.com offers free information, education and services to the green building industry. Visit us now!

Information for UK selfbuilders wishing to build in a sustainable way.

Green Building Advisor is the one-stop source for builders, remodelers, architects & homeowners looking for expert advice on green products, strategies & proven construction details.

Ecospecifier Global GreenTag Certification is a world first, third party, green building and other product rating system underpinned by rigorous scientific and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Health, Ecotoxicity, Greenhouse Gas Emission and Biodiversity assessment processes. It’s advanced, robust ‘beyond LCA’ certification methodology is independently verified as an ISO 14024 compliant Type 1 Eco label launched in Australia in 2010, by Ecospecifier Pty Ltd. GreenTag has recently begun operation under license as Global GreenTag Pty Ltd in South Africa with the first certification complete.

Green building materials directory and information for builders; find eco friendly green building materials for your green home or sustainable construction project.

Green-Buildings.com offers free information, education and services to the green building industry. Visit us now!

Information for UK selfbuilders wishing to build in a sustainable way.

Green Building Advisor is the one-stop source for builders, remodelers, architects & homeowners looking for expert advice on green products, strategies & proven construction details.

Ecospecifier Global GreenTag Certification is a world first, third party, green building and other product rating system underpinned by rigorous scientific and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Health, Ecotoxicity, Greenhouse Gas Emission and Biodiversity assessment processes. It’s advanced, robust ‘beyond LCA’ certification methodology is independently verified as an ISO 14024 compliant Type 1 Eco label launched in Australia in 2010, by Ecospecifier Pty Ltd. GreenTag has recently begun operation under license as Global GreenTag Pty Ltd in South Africa with the first certification complete.

Sustainable Architecture, Building and Culture: A unique compendium of links and content oriented to the global community of ecological and natural building proponents.

A showcase of products and services for sustainable building.

An umbrella organization created to disseminate and coordinate information and activities regarding natural building, sustainable architecture, and ecological living.

Worldwide directory of Green Building Professionals. Green real estate classifieds. Sustainable Sources Bookstore. Green Conferences, Calendar. Green web design, hosting.

“A building professional’s guide to more than 60 environmentally- appropriate technologies. Architects, engineers and buildings managers can improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential buildings through the use of the technologies described in this web site.”

Very good introductory guide to more sustainable homes and interiors, and their design, construction or renovation. While information is specific for Australia, the ideas can be applied to other countries.

Hard to find Books on Papercrete– Cob– Cordwood, Pole, Timber — Adobe, Earthen, Rammed Earth — Lime, Earth Plasters — Straw bale , Stone houses, Plus Really Alternative, and hard to find resources too. (Solar/PV, Roofs, Design &Framing, off the grid Heat/Stoves, gardening.)

Promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities. The strength of the organization lies in the diversity and talent of its membership, which includes: architects, builders, developers, manufacturers, engineers, utilities, code officials, researchers, education, and environmentalists. Online bookstore.

An association of builders, designers, homeowners, trades people, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building. Our membership includes nationally and regionally recognized leaders in their aspect of ecobuilding as well as interested beginners.

Overview of many different shelter types.

Restoring, renovating, remodeling or maintaining an old house, heritage building or traditional architecture? Look here for information, advice & assistance as well as all the bits’ n’ pieces you need: castings, decorative glass, fireplaces, fabrics, hardware, joinery, lighting, plumbing, plaster, tiles as well as color schemes, decoration, bathrooms & kitchens – absolutely everything for old houses!

A non-profit education, demonstration, and research organization that applies appropriate technologies and sustainable design practices.

Green Construction is a collection of abstracts of newspaper and periodical articles relevant to green building in the UK.

Newsletters, seminars, exhibitions, consultancy, training & education

Premium handmade soaps of Old World craftsmanship. We’ve reawakened an ancient art to create incomparable skin care for your ultimate pleasure & skin health. Wholesale & retail.

100% natural handmade soaps from Andalucia, Spain. Choose from wonderful scrubby loofahs, super smooth aromatic soaps or even a lovely gift box with soaps of your choice.

Raw Gaia is the world’s first range of living skin care products made using only cold-pressed, organic and vegan ingredients, infused with essential oils and floral waters of the finest quality.

Natural Organic olive oil soap handmade using cold process and finest certified oil to achieve highest quality standards.

Everything natural and organic for mother, baby and toddler, including the best cloth nappies. Free natural baby wipes and a free £1 voucher for orders over £30, free entry into our prize draw when you call for a free catalogue.

Premium handmade soaps of Old World craftsmanship. We’ve reawakened an ancient art to create incomparable skin care for your ultimate pleasure & skin health. Wholesale & retail.

100% natural handmade soaps from Andalucia, Spain. Choose from wonderful scrubby loofahs, super smooth aromatic soaps or even a lovely gift box with soaps of your choice.

Raw Gaia is the world’s first range of living skin care products made using only cold-pressed, organic and vegan ingredients, infused with essential oils and floral waters of the finest quality.

Natural Organic olive oil soap handmade using cold process and finest certified oil to achieve highest quality standards.

Everything natural and organic for mother, baby and toddler, including the best cloth nappies. Free natural baby wipes and a free £1 voucher for orders over £30, free entry into our prize draw when you call for a free catalogue.