Green Building
Welcome to the
Jackson County HBA
Green Building Council
Our Mission is to Promote Energy Efficient, Sustainable
& Affordable Building Practices that Respect the Environment.
We offer educational courses and presentations to builders, designers,
subcontractors and the public throughout the year.
What Is Green Building?
“Green Building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environ-mentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This prac-tice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building.”
Definition Provided By The United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/about.htm
What Are The Benefits?
Green building is smart building that uses less material, less energy, and has a lesser impact on the land.
- Buildings are constructed with durable materials and techniques, so they last longer.
- With higher quality indoor air, green buildings are healthier for their occupants.
- The owners of green buildings enjoy lower energy costs, lower water costs, and lower maintenance costs.
- The benefits of Green Building go on and on.
Resources
Green Building Web Sites:
Northwest Energy Star – http://northwestenergystar.com/partner-resources/index.html
Energy Trust of Oregon – http://energytrust.org/
Earth Advantage Institute – http://www.earthadvantage.org/
USGBC – http://www.usgbc.org/
Green Building Advisor - http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/
BuildingGreen.Com – http://www.buildinggreen.com/
Green Spec® Product Guide - http://www.buildinggreen.com/menus/