GREEN HOME BUILDING RESOURCES

Green Building Advisor is a great website for information on designing, building and remodeling better green homes. The website includes basic information about green building, a green building encyclopedia and construction details of real green houses. You can also develop and customize design plans in the strategies and details section, find products through the GreenSpec Product Directory, learn about green building news and ask questions of experienced green building professionals.

Southface has also jointly developed a series of technical bulletins with the U.S. Department of Energy on energy and building science topics:

Building Design

• Passive Solar Design
  

Building Envelope Components

• Advanced Wall Framing
• Weather-Resistive Barriers
• Air-Sealing Checklist

Insulation

• Basement Insulation
• Crawlspace Insulation

Ventilation and Mechanical Systems

• Central Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Installation
• Right Size Heating and Cooling Equipment
• Air Distribution System Design
• Air Distribution System Installation and Sealing

Indoor Air Quality

• Spot Ventilation
• Whole-House Ventilation

Lighting and Appliances

• Efficient Lighting Strategies
• Water Heating

General Knowledge

• "Greener, Intown Homes Help Housing Market"