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Product guides and tips on how to select a sustainable product such as pain, carpet, etc.
[USGBC Green Product Checklist] [Alameda Green Building Materials Resource Guide]
Demolition and Waste Removal:
[Humboldt Waste Management Authority]
(HWMA) is committed to safe and efficient disposal of waste generated in Humboldt County, California.
[smart building deconstruction] [81 KB]
This article details the advantages of deconstruction over conventional demolition.
Building Foundation:
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Builder's Foundation Handbook] [1.94 MB
Contains construction details and critical design information to aid in the design and installation of energy efficient basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade foundations.
Advanced Framing Techniques:
[Build It Green Advanced Framing] [385 KB]
Advanced framing, or Optimal Value Engineering (OVE), is a systems approach to the design, engineering, and construction of wood-framed structures that reduces lumber use, minimizes wood waste, and maximizes a structure’s thermal efficiency.
[Building Science Advanced Framing] [2.45 MB]
The NAHB Research Center reports that the “typical” home generates about 3,500 pounds of wood waste during its construction, about half of which is solid sawn lumber. There are opportunities to use wood more efficiently at every stage of a home’s design and construction.
Air Barriers, Ventilation and Insulation:
Ventilation is increasingly becoming recognized as an important component of a healthy dwelling.
[Retrofit Best Practice Guide] [1.23 MB]
Learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your home whenever you change your siding or replace your windows. Also find tips for other energy-saving opportunities in your attic or basement.
[Whole House Ventilation System Options] [1.75 MB]
This paper reviews ventilation technologies for residential buildings with emphasis on North American climates and construction. The technologies reviewed include a variety of mechanical systems, natural ventilation, and passive ventilation.
[Air Barriers] [1.07 MB]
Air barriers are systems of materials used to control airflow in building enclosures. They typically completely enclose the air within a building. The physical properties which distinguish air barriers from other materials are the ability to resist air flow and air pressure.
[Moisture Control Handbook] [17.45 MB]
The major objective of this research in building moisture control is to provide information to designers, builders, and building owners that will lead to the construction of energy-efficient walls, roofs, and foundations.
[Insulation Guide] [1.25 MB]
Heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes. This guide discusses all the options and details involved in insulating your home.
[Attic Radiant Barrier Fact Sheet]
Radiant barriers are materials that are installed in buildings to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss, and hence to reduce building heating and cooling energy usage.
[Solar Radiation Control Fact Sheet]
This solar radiation control fact sheet focuses on low-slope roofs for commercial buildings. The membranes or weatherproofing materials used for these roofs are opaque to solar radiation.
Green Building workshops, lectures and tours:
Not everything is on the internet, come join us for discussions, lectures and tours about green building in Humboldt County. Check the RCEA on-line calendar for upcoming local green building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy workshops and events.
