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Build It Green is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. We work with mainstream stakeholders in the housing industry to accelerate the adoption of green building practices. |
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Healthy, Sustainable Siding
Fiber cement siding adds durability with a relatively low environmental impact.
It goes without saying that exterior siding should be weather, pest and fire resistant. It should last a long time to minimize maintenance and replacement costs. And it’s the only thing many of your neighbors will ever see of your home, so of course you want it to look nice too.
Water Efficiency in Your Bathroom
Save water, save money, protect our watersheds.
Have you ever had to go without water, even for just a short time? I recently had our home’s water heater replaced, which meant I had no domestic water for one day. For the first time I was acutely aware of how often I use water. I couldn’t wash the dirty dishes in the sink, run the clothes washer, or flush the toilet. All it took was a few hours of deprivation to show me just how much I take the availability of water for granted.
Sustainable Landscaping
Easy, thrifty, and beautiful.
A truly green home extends to its outdoor spaces as well. But don’t worry – “greening” your landscape is not as hard as you think. At Build It Green, a Bay Area based non-profit promoting green building practices, we encourage sustainable landscaping methods as part of our mission. Below are some of the do-it-yourself suggestions we teach in our training programs.
Controlled Lighting
Screens are the perfect way to manage natural and artificial light.
Most homeowners are grateful for a house that has a lot of windows to let in natural light. But that light can become an annoying glare on the TV when you’re trying to enjoy a movie, and the UV rays can damage furniture and flooring.
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