GREEN BUILDING

All pages below © 2007, Kenton Shepard

ENERGY

• Current Energy Status
• Non-renewable energy
• Renewable Energy

CLIMATE CHANGE

• Climate Change
• Natural Climate Change
• Possible Results of Climate Change

WATER

• Groundwater Depletion
• Water Quality
• Indoor Water Conservation
• Outdoor Water Conservation

LOT DEVELOPMENT

• Erosion
• Grading and Landscaping

BUILDING METHODS

• Engineered Lumber
• Enhanced-efficiency Building Systems
• Value Engineering
• Straw Bale Homes

BUILDING ENVELOPE

• Climate Zones
• Insulation
• Conduction, Convection and Radiation
• Air Movement in Buildings
• Attic Ventilation
• Moisture Control
• Mold

PASSIVE SOLAR HOMES

• Passive Solar Home Design
• Windows

PHOTOVOLTAICS

SOLAR THERMAL

PLUMBING

• Hydronic Heating
• Hot Water Recirculation Systems

HVAC

• Furnaces
• Air Conditioners
• Air Ducts
• Evaporative coolers
• Humidifiers
• Heat Pumps
• Wood-burning appliances

ROOF

• Roof Defects
• Green Roofs

SUSTAINABLE PRACITICES and MATERIALS

• Sustainability
• Standards and Certification
• Lighting

ENERGY PROGRAMS and LEGISLATION

• Incentives for Renewable Energy/Energy-efficiency
• Home Energy Audits
• Home Energy Ratings
• Energy Codes
• Green Building Standards
• Energy Program Comparisons  
• Green Mortgages

 EDUCATION  and TRAINING

GREEN BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS