Green Design and Building Sources
Energy Star
- US Department of Energy guidelines for the energy-efficiency of appliances, heating and cooling systems, windows, doors, and roofing products. Rating awarded typically to appliances in roughly the top 25% of efficiency in their category.
Water efficient fixtures and appliances
- A partnership sponsored by the EPA to promote water-efficient products and practices.
US Green Building Council
- The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation. Administers LEED certification, which is the most strenuous program available.
Earth Craft House
www.earthcrafthouse.com
www.ecvirginia.org
- EarthCraft House Green Home Construction Certification Program endorsed by the National Association of Home Builders
US Green Building Council
US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/about.html
- Shows how easy it is to save energy at home and on the road.
AIA Committee on the Environment
Forest Stewardship Council
- Certifies that wood has been sustainable harvested, protected to last for future generations. The greenest choice in purchasing wood products.
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality
- Standards of low chemical emissions for adhesives, appliances, ceilings, flooring, insulation, paint, and wall covering products.
Green Seal
- Environmental Standard for paints and coatings, household cleaners, windows and doors, paper, and hotels. Dates back to the 1990’s
Scientific Certification Systems
- Environmentally preferable products and services, recycled content, biodegradability, indoor air quality, and other single-attribute environmental claims
Cradle to Cradle certification
- Setting a high standard for “environmentally intelligent” design. Examines the entire life-cycle of a material to ensure the most environmentally friendly material available.
Rainwater Management Solutions
Rainwater Harvesting Products
www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/index.htm
Green Label Plus
- Low-emitting carpets and rugs
Environmental Working Group
Consumer Reports
Green products
Green Advantage