Tips for Green Building

These fact sheets offer a quick start on the basics of green building systems:


LEED® Green Building Rating System
LEED 2.0 Reference Documents

Sustainable Communities
The AIA’s 10 Principles for Livable Communities (American Institute of Architects)

Sustainable Sites
Lawn care: Austin Energy's Green Builder Program, Adapted by GBA*
What is a pesticide: EPA

Water Efficiency
Save water and energy: Southface Energy Institute

Energy and Atmosphere
Windows: Austin Energy's Green Building Program
Lighting: Austin Energy's Green Building Program
Check list for energy efficient construction: Southface Energy Institute
Apartments and energy: Southface Energy Institute
Insulation: Southface Energy Institute
Air sealing: Southface Energy Institute
Whole house fans: Southface Energy Institute

Materials and Resources
Fly ash concrete: Austin Energy's Green Building
Steel framing: Southface Energy Institute
Deck lumber alternatives: Austin Energy's Green Building Program
Residential carpet: Green Building Alliance*

Indoor Environmental Quality
Paint: Green Building Alliance*
Indoor air quality: Southface Energy
Air filters: Southface Energy Institute
16 Ways to Green Your Home