Pollution Prevention by Building Green

New building construction and building renovation represent one of the fastest growing sectors of our economy, not only in Ohio but worldwide. The materials and techniques used, have both an immediate and long term impact on our planet. According to the Worldwide Institute, building demolition, construction and renovation constitutes as much as 40% of raw material use, 40% of materials sent to landfills, and buildings consume as much as 40% of energy generated. One of the most significant long term impacts is the ability for future generations to have the same resources and opportunities for development that we enjoy today. Green Building principles maximize the efficient use of energy, renewable materials and land. Buildings can be constructed that are much healthier for the builders, residents, and the environment. The concept of multiple use, future modification or efficient deconstruction and re-use of materials, are intrinsic to green design. Green Building offers real potential for increasing profitability within the building industry, through reducing construction waste and providing buildings with outstandingly low future operating costs.

Index:

• Green Building (P2) Documents
• Green Buildings in Ohio
• Construction and Demolition Reuse and Recycling Information
• Green Building Resources
• Green Building Training Opportunities

Green Building Documents

• Pollution Prevention by Building Green[PDF]
• US EPA Purchasing Guides for carpet,electronics, cleaners and more    
   

Green Buildings in Ohio

• Adam Joseph Lewis Center, Oberlin College - A nationally recognized model of sustainable green construction.
• McPhail Environmental Center, Barney-Davis Hall, Denison University - Green renovation of an existing building.
• Youngstown Federal Courthouse
• Ohio State University 4-H Center
• Cleveland Environmental Center

Construction and Demolition Reuse and Recycling Information

• Ohio Construction and Demolition Recycling Directory
• Construction and Demolition Information Sources
• Hamilton County Solid Waste District

Green Building Resources General Resources

• U.S. Green Building Council – A center for debate and action on environmental issues that seeks to accelerate the adoption of green building practices, technologies, policies, and standards. Sponsors of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program
• U.S. DOE Building Technology - Industry roadmaps for improving building technologies by 2020. Building envelope and systems are addressed, including the Sustainable Building Technical Manual.
• Sustainable Building Sources - Listing of Green Building Professionals, resources, books, discussion groups and more.
• Energy Star™ - U.S.EPA program to promote energy efficient buildings and equipment.
• Environmental Building News - Products, articles, discussion groups and more.
• Building Environmental Science & Technology (B.E.S.T) - Technical support and information services concerning eco-building practices, sustainable development, energy efficiency and reducing the environment impacts of building and remodeling.
• Habitat for Humanity Environmental Initiative - promotes energy-efficient, environmentally friendly construction, encouraging good stewardship of natural resources and raising awareness of the environmental impact of house building.
• Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) - Site for Professionals and Consumers regarding energy and environmental improvements in the housing industry.
• Sustainable Architecture Building & Culture - compendium of links and content oriented to the global community of ecological and natural building proponents.
• American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment - A Professional Interest Area of the AIA devoted to sustainable building design.
• Health House Program - Health based building standards 
• National Association of Home Builders - Green Building program guidance materials and best practices. Also publications about construction and demolition waste reduction and reuse.
• Rebuild America Program - Community based solutions to more energy efficient and green construction. Including guaranteed energy savings through Energy Performance Contracting.

State, City and Regional Green Building Programs:

• Columbus Green Building Forum***
• Hamilton County Solid Waste District***
• Greater Cleveland Green Building Coalition***
• Habitat for Humanity ***
• EcoCity Cleveland/ Cleveland EcoVillage Project
• Austin, TX Green Building Program  
• Built Green Colorado Program  
• California Integrated Waste Mgmt. Green Building Guide
• Florida Green Building Coalition  
• King County, WA Green Home Building  
• Maryland Green Building Program  
• Southface Energy Institute, Atlanta Georgia

***OFFER GREEN BUILDING TRAINING & RESOURCES IN OHIO

Green Building Books, Videos and Software:

• Sustainable Building Technical Manual
• Oikos Green Building Source: IRIS Catalog
• U.S. Green Building Council: Resources

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