The folks at CalFinder are promoting a variety of Green Building techniques to consumers seeking reliable home improvement contractors who employ such techniques. Let’s face it. Green building isn’t just for tree-huggers anymore. In the spirit of sharing the wealth of information that’s available today, CalFinder offers its own version of the A to Z of Green Building as ideas to keep in mind when hiring contractors and selecting products for home improvements. (more…)

Within the Criteria for Green Building Material, we reviewed the selection criteria for green building materials and products. Our next part addresses the other issues that are important considerations in selecting green building materials: indoor air quality, energy efficiency, water conservation and affordability. (more…)

We’ve discussed the benefits of utilizing green building materials and know that they help to conserve dwindling resources, and reduce the environmental impacts associated with every aspect of using green building materials. But, what specifically is a green building product or material and what are the criteria to select them? (more…)