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5Principles ofSustainability

18Ways to Go Green

58Innovative GreenBuilding Products

GREEN RESOURCE GUIDE

Have you ever thoughtabout living in a “green”house, one that is healthyfor you and your family and helps conserve theEarth’s resources?

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM • WASHINGTON, DC

May 20, 2006-June 3, 2007

contentsIntroduction 2

Five Principles of Sustainability 3

Green Terms and Ideas 8

Ratings and Certifications 9

Green Materials and Products 11

18 Ways to Go Green 21

Resources 23

Contact Info 25

Notes and Ideas 26

Sponsors 34

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introduction

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Whether you are building a new home,renovating an existing one, or looking tomake a few changes in your living habits,every household can incorporate featuresthat support the conservation of theenvironment and improve our quality oflife. As environmental concerns continueto mount worldwide, integrating moresustainable practices and products intoour lives becomes increasingly important.There is growing popular interest in greenliving and the possibilities for achievingit in our homes are rapidly expanding.Because buildings consume enormousquantities of the Earth’s resources in theirconstruction and daily operation, theyrepresent tremendous opportunities forinnovative eco-friendly design as well ascost savings. The Green House demonstratesthe emerging collaboration between

stylish architecture, interior design, and environmentalresponsibility. Home is where going green begins—where we as individuals have the power to set anew course for a more sustainable future.

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5Optimizing Use of the Sun

Most of us rely on oil, coal, natural gas, and other fossil fuelsto heat and cool our homes. Not only are these resourcesexpensive and polluting, they are also being rapidly depleted.A simple and cost-effective alternative is to plug your houseinto the sun by either active or passive strategies.

Active strategies use solar panels that turn the sun’s heatinto energy.

Adopting passive strategies means doing some of thefollowing:

Design and orient the house to minimize summer afternoonsolar heat gain and optimize winter solar heat gain. In thenorthern hemisphere, this means orienting the long sidesof the house to face south and north and creating roof over-hangs and landscaping that shade the east, south, and westsides of the house.

Situate the house to take advantage of prevailing breezesduring the spring, summer, and fall. Not only are thesebreezes valuable for cross-ventilation in the house, but theycan make screened-in rooms and porches more comfortableplaces to live.

Plant shade trees and shrubs around your house. In summer,well-placed foliage helps keep the house cool, while barebranches in winter let the sunlight through to warm the house.

The world’s oilreserves areexpected to last about 40more years.Natural gasreserves may last 67 years.The sun’s energysupply will last billions of years.

smart move Join thousands of others in turning to solar energyas a renewable, clean, and cost savingalternative to fossil fuels.

five principles of sustainability



Improving Indoor Air QualityAmericans spend up to 90 percent of their time indoorswhere air quality can be more polluted than outdoors.Pollutants range from toxins, such as asbestos andformaldehyde found in building materials, to allergenssuch as mold, mildew, fungus, bacteria, and dust mites.The negative effects of these pollutants may cause healthproblems upon initial exposure or even many years later.

There are measures that can be taken to improve indoor air quality:

Choose ventilation systems that remove dirt, dust, moisture,humidity, and pollutants.

Seal off the garage from the house to eliminate fumes fromcars and lawn mowers.

Select materials, such as those without formaldehyde, that limit off-gassing, have minimal or no toxic properties, and do not shed dust or fiber.

Test your home for toxins that influence air qualitywith a do-it-yourself kit orhire a specialist.

Use the exhaust fan over your stove to remove gases like carbon monoxide. Use fans in the bathroom to removewater vapors that can cause molds to grow.

smart move Improve air quality inyour home by increasing ventilation, choosingnon-toxic materials, and using air filters to remove up to 95% of airborne pollutants.

Indoor air pollution consistentlyranks among the top five environmentalrisks to publichealth.


Using the Land Responsibly You can create a sustainable house by making good use ofthe land your house sits on and by considering the impact ofthe house on the surrounding environment. When lookingto buy a new home, consider the following advantages:

Buy a smaller, more compact house on a lot that is locatednear work, public transportation, and community servicesto save fuel and money.

Choose a neighborhood where houses are clustered closertogether, leaving more open space for residents to enjoy andhelping to preserve the natural landscape.

Adopt smart gardening practices like using organic pesticidesand composts, as well as native plants that do not requireextensive irrigation systems.

Use landscaping rather than paved surfaces, which impedestorm water infiltration, often resulting in the contaminationof local water sources.

Every yearsprawlingdevelopmentengulfs 1 million acres of open space.

smart move Vote to conservewilderness areas and support one of the240 anti-sprawl initiatives across America.


Creating High-Performance andMoisture-Resistant Houses

The roof, walls, windows, and doors of a house create anenvelope that protects residents from the weather andintruders, including pests, noise, and dirt. It also controls theentry of sunlight and, most importantly, helps maintainindoor comfort. Maintaining a constant level of comfort isoften wasteful and expensive but can be done efficientlyand economically by the following means:

Create a building envelope with more durable and energy-efficient materials that reduce drafts, balance roomtemperatures, control moisture, and save on heating andcooling costs.

Seal any gaps or cracks where moisture can get in and heator cooling can leak out.

Schedule a home energy audit. Many utilities offer them forfree and the expert advice can result in big energy savings.

According to recent estimates, theUnited Statesconsumes moreenergy than anyother nation,accounting for22.8% of theworld’s totalenergy use.Nearly onequarter of thatshare is usedto power our homes.

smart move By sealing air leaks and using energy-efficient technologies in your home, you can significantly reduce your energy consumption and cut your bills by up to 80%.


Wisely Using the Earth’s Natural Resources The earth provides us with a finite amount of natural resourcesand it is our responsibility to make them last. It is also up to usto use these resources in ways that are not detrimental to theenvironment or our health.

With the mainstreaming of sustainable design has come adramatic increase in new green materials and products. Suchgreen materials create houses that are good for their occupants’health and bank accounts, as well as the environment. Whetherbuilding a new house or apartment or renovating an existingone, green materials are essential. By building, renovating, andequipping your home with green materials, you can preservenatural resources such as old-growth forests and fresh watersystems. Selecting green materials typically involves an assessmentof a product’s environmental impact over its life cycle. This processtracks the raw materials used to make a product; its manufacturingprocess; its transportation; its performance when it is used; andits disposal, reuse, or recycling options. When choosing materialsand products look for:

High levels of:

Renewability

Reusability

Durability

Low levels of:

Embodied energy, the energy required to extract, process, and transport materials

Environmental impact, the negative effects on outdoor and indoor environments

smart move By choosing wood products certifiedby the international Forest Stewardship Council, you canhelp ensure that our ancient forests don’t disappear. Visitwww.fsc.org for more information.

Less than 20% of the world’s oldgrowth forestsremain today.


&Prefabricated: Standardized building sections

that are created in a factory to be shippedand assembled in another location.

Footprint: Land area taken up by a building.

Energy Smart: Meeting your energy needscost effectively and with the least impacton the environment.

Fossil Fuels: Carbon-rich deposits in the earth,such as petroleum (oil), coal, or naturalgas, derived from the remains of ancientplants and animals and used for fuel.

Photovoltaic cell: A device that convertssunlight into electricity.

Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the pres-ent without depleting resources or harmingnatural cycles for future generations.

Off-gassing: The release of gas into the airfrom products treated with chemicalsduring their manufacture.

Envelope: The skin of a building—includingthe windows, doors, walls, foundation,basement slab, ceilings, roof, and insula-tion—that separates the interior of abuilding from the outdoor environment.

Renewable Energy: Energy derived fromsources that do not deplete naturalresources. Examples include solar, wind, andgeothermal energy from the Earth’s core.

Geothermal energy: Heat that comes fromthe Earth's interior.

Radiant Heating: An efficient heating systemthat warms cold objects, which then radiateheat into the surrounding space evenly.

Off-the-Grid: A term used to describe a system that runs on renewable energysources independent of a conventionalpublic utility grid.

Renewability: Choose natural materials thatare rapidly renewable such as fast-growingtrees and agricultural products.

Reusability: Seek out products that can bereused or recycled once they are no longerneeded or operable.

Durability: Select products that are long-lasting and require little maintenance.

Embodied energy: Consider how muchenergy was required to extract, process,package, transport, install, and recycle ordispose of materials that make up yourhome. Up to 70% of the total energyinvested in a building’s construction isembodied in the materials themselves.

Environmental impact: Avoid materialsthat pollute the environmental qualityinside your home and damage the outdoorenvironment and atmosphere.


green termsideas


Environmental Ratings andCertifications are internationalprograms that have established sustainablility and efficiencystandards for buildings andproducts.Cradle-to-cradleCradle-to-cradle is a certification system,established by architect William McDonough,which evaluates products by measuringpositive impacts on the environment, humanhealth, and social equity. The term is also aphilosophy based on the idea that productsshould be designed so that when they areno longer useful, they provide fuel for newproducts or natural cycles, eliminating waste.www.mcdonough.com/cradle_to_cradle.htm

ENERGY STARThe ENERGY STAR program, managed by theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) andthe Department of Energy (DOE), has provento be an effective tool to help consumerschoose energy-efficient products for theirhomes, preserving natural resources andlessening greenhouse gas emissions, as wellas reducing consumers’ energy bills. ENERGYSTAR labels can be found on appliances,televisions, heating and cooling equipment,electronics, and even new homes. A productor home with the ENERGY STAR label meansthat it meets the efficiency guidelines set bythe EPA and the DOE.

With the use of ENERGY STAR certifiedappliances, homes, and non-residentialbuildings, Americans saved 150 billion kilowatthours of electricity in 2005, or four percentof the national electricity demand. Theyalso reduced greenhouse gas emissionsequivalent to the amount generated everyyear by approximately 23 million gasoline-powered cars. Energy-efficient consumersalso save money; ENERGY STAR householdshave been found to save up to 30 percentannually on their energy bills.www.energystar.gov

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is anindependent, non-profit organization thatpromotes voluntary, third party certificationof sustainably-managed forests. FSC “certifiers”evaluate forests based on managementpractices in three areas: sustainable harvest,ecosystem health, and community benefits.Scientists and foresters examine and measurethe impact of forest practices on wildlife andtheir habitat, water quality, soil and plantconservation, natural forest sustainabilityand biodiversity, visual aesthetics, and thetotal ecological integrity of the forest. TheFSC logo on a product provides consumerswith an assurance that the wood they usecomes from forests managed in an environ-mentally and socially responsible manner.www.fscus.org


ratings andcertifications


GREENGUARD Certification Standards for Low Emitting Products for the IndoorEnvironmentThe Greenguard Environmental Institute(GEI) is a non-profit organization that hasestablished performance-based standards toidentify the emissions levels of productstypically used inside the home. During thetesting process, products are placed in asealed chamber through which purified airis poured. The resulting exhaust is then testedfor various pollutants including formaldehyde,volatile organic chemicals, respirable particles,and carbon monoxide. If the emissions levelsare below a certain level, products can qualifyfor Greenguard certification. Products that canbe tested include building materials, furniture,cleaning and maintenance products, electronicequipment, and personal care products.www.greenguard.org

LEED® (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design) Green BuildingRating System™LEED was developed by the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil (USGBC) as a voluntary nationalstandard for developing high-performance,sustainable buildings. LEED emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable sitedevelopment, water savings, energy efficiency,materials selection, and indoor environmentalquality. LEED recognizes achievements andpromotes expertise in green building througha comprehensive system offering projectcertification, professional accreditation,training and practical resources.www.usgbc.org

National Association of HomebuildersThe National Association of Home Builders’Model Green Home Building Guidelines aredesigned to move environmentally friendlyhome building concepts further into themainstream marketplace. Using these modelguidelines, local home builder associationscreate voluntary programs that includefundamental green building principles,which reflect local geographic conditions orpreferences. The guidelines’ six main topicareas include lot preparation and design,resource efficiency, energy efficiency, waterefficiency and conservation, occupantcomfort and indoor environmental quality.www.nahb.org/gbg

Rainforest Alliance CertificationRainforest Alliance certification is a processthat promotes and guarantees improvementsin agriculture, forestry, and travel. Goods andservices with their certification are ensuredto have been produced in compliance withguidelines created to protect the environment,wildlife, workers, and local communities.www.rainforest-alliance.org


Materials used in the design of The Green House exhibition

Benjamin Moore® Premium Latex PaintCOLORS: #426 Fresh Grass, #623 Deep Sea, #552Pleasant Grove, #705 Sioux Falls, #HC-118Sherwood Green, #739 Un-teal we meet again,#525 Savannah Shade, #581 Floradale IsleFINISH: FlatMANUFACTURER: Benjamin Moore & Co.Gift of the manufacturerwww.benjaminmoore.comAll Benjamin Moore® paints listed throughout this Guide areexclusively available at your local Benjamin Moore® store.

Plyboo bamboo plywoodFINISH: AmberMANUFACTURER: Smith & Fong Plyboo®Gift of the manufacturerwww.plyboo.comEdipo cork plank flooringCOLORS: Charcoal, griege, infinity blue,bleach, primavera, red terracottaMANUFACTURER: Duro-Designwww.duro-design.comBamboo flooringCOLORS: Cinnamon red, mountain white,foundation brown, amberMANUFACTURER: Smith & Fong Plyboo®Gift of the manufacturerwww.plyboo.com

FLOR House Pet carpet tilesCOLOR: FrogMATERIALS: Polyester and nylonDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Interface, Inc.www.interfaceinc.comSpecial thanks to Apartment Zero,Washington, D.C., www.apartmentzero.comEntropy carpet tilesCOLOR: ChameleonMANUFACTURER: Interface, Inc.www.interfaceinc.comDakota Burl™ composite boardMATERIAL: Agricultural wasteMANUFACTURER: Environ Biocomposites™, LLCwww.environbiocomposites.comStrata and Solo Clear ECOresin™MANUFACTURER: 3form, Inc.www.3-form.comPermeable interlocking concrete pavementMATERIALS: Portland cementMANUFACTURERS: Balcon, an Oldcastle CompanyGift of the manufacturer with support fromthe Interlocking Concrete Pavement Instituteand the Portland Cement Associationwww.balcon.biz, www.icpi.org,www.cement.org


green materialsand products


Furniture and products featured in Glidehouse™ interior

Products and materials used throughout Glidehouse™

Lokseam standing metal roofCOLOR: TundraMANUFACTURER: MBCI Metal Roof and Wall SystemsGift of the manufacturerwww.mbci.comPBC wall panels/sidingCOLOR: Sandstone MetallicMANUFACTURER: MBCI Metal Roof and Wall SystemsGift of the manufacturerwww.mbci.comBrasilia™ wood composite deckingCOLOR: Burnished AmberMATERIALS: Reclaimed wood and plasticMANUFACTURER: Trex Company, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.trex.comInterlocking concrete pavementMATERIALS: Portland cementMANUFACTURERS: Balcon, an Oldcastle CompanyGift of the manufacturer with support fromthe Interlocking Concrete Pavement Instituteand the Portland Cement Associationwww.balcon.biz, www.icpi.org,www.cement.orgSCRAPILE Dining TableMATERIALS: Repurposed scrap woodDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Carlos Salgado and Bart Bettencourt for SCRAPILEGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.scrapile.com

Twig benchMATERIALS: Coppiced hazel woodDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Russell and JohnPinch for PINCH DesignGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.pinchdesign.comGiro stoolCOLOR: TomatoMATERIALS: Bamboo with lacquer finishDESIGNER: Ekobo®www.ekobo.orgModern Birdhouses™ Richard Neutra style birdhouseMATERIALS: Sustainably-harvested teak,aluminum, stainless steelDESIGNER: Dail Dixon for Wieler Holdings, LLCwww.modernbirdhouses.combambu veneerwareMATERIALS: Organically-grown bambooMANUFACTURER: bambu, llcwww.bambuhome.comCandleloo lampsMATERIALS: Plastic, rechargeable batteriesDESIGNERS: Duane Smith and Stephan Barbeau www.vesselinc.com

Benjamin Moore® PaintEco Spec® low-VOC Latex COLOR: #OC-64 Pure WhiteFINISH: FlatMANUFACTURER: Benjamin Moore & Co.Gift of the manufacturerwww.benjaminmoore.com

Bamboo flooringCOLOR: AmberMANUFACTURER: Smith & Fong Plyboo®Gift of the manufacturerwww.plyboo.com400 Series Awning Windows, 400 SeriesSkylight, 400 Series Sliding Glass DoorsMATERIALS: Wood clad terratone with HighPerformance™ Low E tempered glassMANUFACTURER: Andersen Corporationwww.andersenwindows.com


FLOR Terra™ carpet tilesCOLOR: FurrowsDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Interface, Inc.www.interfaceinc.comSpecial thanks to Apartment Zero,Washington, D.C., www.apartmentzero.comBoston lounge sofaMATERIALS: Cotton, maple frames, water based glueDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Donna Halloran forFurnature™Gift of the designer and manufacturerhttp://shop.store.yahoo.com/furnatureonlineMessenger upholstery fabric COLOR: BalsaMATERIALS: 78% post-industrial recycled polyesterDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: MaharamGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.maharam.comRisom lounge chairsMATERIALS: Maple and natural cotton webbingDESIGNER: Jens RisomMANUFACTURER: Knoll, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.knoll.comKnock-Down/Drag-Out chairMATERIALS: Maple plywood with Chinese red finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Christopher Douglasfor Material Furniture, Inc.Gift of the designer and manufacturerwww.materialfurniture.com

Flipper ScreenMATERIALS: Maple plywood with black walnut finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Christopher Douglasfor Material Furniture, Inc.Gift of the manufacturer www.materialfurniture.comGotham RockerMATERIALS: Sustainably-certified EuropeanBeech with clear finish, automobile seat beltmaterial remnantsDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Peter Danko DesignGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.peterdanko.comMucci coffee tableMATERIALS: ECOresin™, steelDESIGNER: K_now designersMANUFACTURER: 3form, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.3-form.comGiro stoolCOLOR: KiwiMATERIALS: Bamboo with lacquer finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Ekobowww.ekobo.orgW Magazine StandMATERIALS: Molded plywoodDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: OFFI & Companywww.offi.com

Furniture and products in Glidehouse™ Living Room


Madrid cabinetsCOLOR: Honey MapleMATERIALS: Solid maple, plywood, maple veneerMANUFACTURER: Brighton Cabinetry, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.brightoncabinetry.comRichlite® countertopMATERIALS: Paper fiber composite and recycled contentMANUFACTURER: Richlite CompanyGift of the manufacturerwww.richlite.comNES Series Electric 4-burner cooktopCOLOR: BlackMANUFACTURER: Bosch home appliancesGift of the manufacturerwww.boschappliances.comAll Bosch home appliances listed throughout this guide may be purchased at retailers nationwide.

Downdraft ventilation systemMATERIALS: Stainless steelMANUFACTURER: Bosch home appliancesGift of the manufacturerwww.boschappliances.com700 Series Single convection ovenMATERIALS: Stainless steelMANUFACTURER: Bosch home appliancesGift of the manufacturerwww.boschappliances.comIntegra™ 800 Series dishwasherMATERIALS: Stainless steelMANUFACTURER: Bosch home appliancesGift of the manufacturerwww.boschappliances.comEvolution™ refrigeratorMATERIALS: Stainless steelMANUFACTURER: Bosch home appliancesGift of the manufacturerwww.boschappliances.comPoise™ single-basin undercounter kitchensink with Coralais® Decorator single-controlpullout spray kitchen sink faucetMATERIALS: Stainless steelDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Kohler Co.www.kohler.com

Helios pendant lampsMATERIALS: Hand-blown glass, aluminum, bambooDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Jeffery Goodman for jGoodDesignGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.jgooddesign.comArbor dining room chairsMATERIALS: Sustainably certified EuropeanBeech with clear finish, automobile seat beltmaterial remnantsDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Peter Danko DesignGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.peterdanko.com

Furniture and products in Glidehouse™ Kitchen / Dining Area

Did you know?American buildings account for:

2/3 of U.S. electricity consumption

1/3 of U.S. energy use

30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions

1/8 of U.S. potable water use

2.8 pounds per person everyday of U.S.construction and demolition waste

40% of global raw materials use (3 billion tons/yr)

The average American home consumes:

13,127 ft of framing lumber

6,212 ft of sheathing (OSB, plywood, etc)

13.37 tons of concrete

2335 sq ft of exterior siding

6144 sq ft of interior wall materials (sheetrock)

3100 sq ft of roofing material

SOURCE: The National Association of Homebuilders

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Knock-Down/Drag-Out tableMATERIALS: Maple plywood with natural finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Christopher Douglasfor Material Furniture, Inc.Gift of the designer and manufacturerwww.materialfurniture.comEuropa barstoolsMATERIALS: Maple with ebony stain, stainless steelDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Peter Danko DesignGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.peterdanko.comForest Leaf Collection candlesticks MATERIALS: Recycled cast aluminum andbeeswax candleDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Michael Aramwww.michaelaram.comFlatware utensilsMATERIALS: Organically grown bamboo withfood safe oil finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: bambu, LLCwww.bambuhome.comCho condiment dishes with spoonsCOLORS: Kiwi and LimeMATERIALS: Bamboo with lacquer finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Ekobowww.ekobo.orgPlato trayCOLOR: WhiteMATERIALS: Bamboo with lacquer finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Ekobowww.ekobo.orgTempo platterCOLOR: Ash blueMATERIALS: Bamboo with lacquer finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Ekobowww.ekobo.orgBranch Vidreco carafe and tumblersMATERIALS: Recycled glassDESIGNERS: La Mediterraneawww.la-mediterranea.comTranSglass vaseMATERIALS: Reclaimed glass wine bottleDESIGNERS: Emma Woflfenden and Tord Boontje MANUFACTURER: Artecnicawww.tordboontje.com

Schaschlik knife blockMATERIALS: Yellow pine and bamboo skewersDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Martin Robitschwww.greenergrassdesign.comFR300 multi-purpose radio with hand-crank power generatorMATERIALS: PlasticsDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Etón Corporationwww.etoncorp.comFoundling RabbitMATERIALS: 100% organic cottonDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Hugg-A-Planetwww.huggaplanet.comLoooLo blanketMATERIALS: Certified organic cotton, ClimatexLifestyle™ yarnsDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Joanna Notkin forLoooLo Textileswww.looolo.caSolar voltaic backpackMATERIALS: 840D nylon, UV-resistantpolyurethane, nylon meshDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Voltaic Systems, Inc.www.voltaicsystems.comWABI shoesMATERIALS: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)recyclable material with inner sock andcoconut fiber insoleDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Camperwww.camper.comHuggy sports ballsMATERIALS: Natural flocked foam rubberDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Hooray LLCwww.huggybuggy.comStapleless staplerMATERIALS: PlasticDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Walter WindischRecycled pencils and pensMATERIALS: Recycled wood, currency, plastic,paper, denim, biodegradable inkEco-friendly note cardsMATERIALS: Lokta plant fiber and recycled paperMANUFACTURER: Waste Not Paper Companywww.wastenotpaper.com


Madrid cabinetsCOLOR: Honey MapleMATERIALS: Solid Maple, plywood, maple veneerMANUFACTURER: Brighton Cabinetry, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.brightoncabinetry.comRichlite® countertopMATERIALS: Paper fiber composite and recycled contentMANUFACTURER: Richlite CompanyGift of the manufacturerwww.richlite.comTraffic Tread recycled glass floor tileCOLOR: CharcoalDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Terra Green CeramicsGift of the designer and manufacturerwww.terragreenceramics.comAxxis™ washer and Axxis vented dryer COLOR: WhiteMANUFACTURER: Bosch home appliancesGift of the manufacturerwww.boschappliances.com

Timpani Vessels countertop lavatory withFalling Water® wall-mount lavatory faucetMATERIALS: Stainless steel in satin finishDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Kohler Co.www.kohler.comSan Raphael™ Power Lite one-piece toiletwith Twin-Touch ActuatorCOLOR: WhiteDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Kohler Co.www.kohler.comShektaSTONE soap dishMATERIALS: Recycled paperDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Stanley J. Shetka for ShetkaSTONEwww.shetkastone.comThrash CanMATERIALS: Recycled tires, recycled plastic,aluminumDESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER: Normal Design, LLCwww.normalstuff.net

Furniture and products in Glidehouse™ Bathroom

High Velocity Soft Air HVAC systemMANUFACTURER: Select Mechanical and DesignGift of the manufacturerwww.selectmds.comAquaStar 250SX Tankless Water HeaterMANUFACTURER: Bosch Water HeatingGift of the manufacturerwww.boschusa.comHTP-1 Hi-Temp Supply PanelMANUFACTURER: HPS ControlsGift of the manufacturerwww.hpscontrols.com

The Icynene Insulation System®Spray-in place formulaMANUFACTURER: Icynene®Gift of Insealators of Maryland and Virginiawww.icynene.comFiber optics lighting systemMANUFACTURER: Band, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.bandinc.netSP-200 Sun-Pure photo-catalytic air purification systemMANUFACTURER: Ultra-Sun TechnologiesGift of the manufacturerwww.ultrasun.com

Products in Glidehouse™ Mechanical Room / Insulation Cutaways


Ceiling FinishesBeargrass ECOresin™ panelMANUFACTURER: 3form, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.3-form.comBenjamin Moore® paintEco Spec® low-VOC Latex COLOR: #1459 Metro GrayFINISH: FlatMANUFACTURER: Benjamin Moore & Co.Gift of the manufacturerwww.benjaminmoore.comNatural clay plaster with mica finishCOLOR: Lake TahoeMANUFACTURER: American Clay EnterprisesGift of the manufacturerwww.americanclay.comRecycled agricultural waste composite boardSTAIN: Rose woodMANUFACTURER: PrimeBoard, Inc.www.primeboard.comNatural clay plasterCOLOR: Moab Tuscan Gold Blend 2MANUFACTURER: American Clay EnterprisesGift of the manufacturerwww.americanclay.comBaltico cork wall tileCOLOR: Emerald GreenMANUFACTURER: Duro-designwww.duro-design.comNatural clay plaster with float finishCOLOR: Dakota redMANUFACTURER: American Clay EnterprisesGift of the manufacturerwww.americanclay.comPlyboo 1/8” flat grain bamboo plywoodCOLOR: AmberMANUFACTURER: Smith & Fong Plyboo®Gift of the manufacturerwww.plyboo.comBarriga cork wall tileCOLOR: Marble whiteMANUFACTURER: Duro-designwww.duro-design.com

Benjamin Moore® paintEco Spec® low-VOC Latex COLOR: #HC105 Rockport GrayFINISH: FlatMANUFACTURER: Benjamin Moore & Co.Gift of the manufacturerwww.benjaminmoore.comECOresin™ panel with matte finishCOLOR: Pure SilverMANUFACTURER: 3form, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.3-form.com

Wall Finishes3-D V2 recycled wallpaperCOLOR: WhiteMANUFACTURER: MIO Co, LLCGift of the manufacturerwww.mioculture.comNatural clay plaster with troweled finishCOLOR: Santa Barbara verdeMANUFACTURER: American Clay EnterprisesGift of the manufacturerwww.americanclay.comRecycled fabric wall coveringCOLOR: Salmon riverMANUFACTURER: Sina Pearson TextilesGift of the manufacturerwww.sinapearson.comDakota Burl™ agricultural waste composite boardCOLOR: Red stainMANUFACTURER: Environ Biocomposites™, LLCwww.environbiocomposites.comEdipo cork wall coveringCOLOR: AzureMANUFACTURER: Duro-designwww.duro-design.comAbaca textile wall coveringCOLOR: BisqueMANUFACTURER: MaharamGift of the manufacturerwww.maharam.com

Resource Room Materials


Benjamin Moore® paintEco Spec® low-VOC Latex COLOR: #310 Popcorn KernelFINISH: FlatMANUFACTURER: Benjamin Moore & Co.Gift of the manufacturerwww.benjaminmoore.comECOverings ECO-Gres™ tileCOLOR: Tiffany whiteMATERIAL: PorcelainMANUFACTURER: COVERINGS ETC.Gift of the manufacturer and Amicus Green Building Centerwww.amicusgreen.comPlexwoodCOLOR: BirchMANUFACTURER: PlexwoodGift of the manufacturerwww.plexwood.nlInnvironments® Eco-Suede wall coveringCOLOR: HickoryMANUFACTURER: Innovations in Wallcoverings, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.innovationsusa.comInnvironments® paper-weave six-by-sixwall coveringCOLOR: SilverweedMANUFACTURER: Innovations in Wallcoverings, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.innovationsusa.comRecycled glass tileCOLOR: Mosaic Ice BlendMANUFACTURER: Sandhill IndustriesGift of the manufacturerwww.sandhill.com

Counter FinishesIceStone® recycled glass and concrete countertopCOLOR: Forest FernMANUFACTURER: IceStone Durable SurfacesGift of the manufacturerwww.icestone.bizALKEMI resin and recycled aluminumcountertopCOLOR: Natural 10MANUFACTURER: Renewed Materials, LLCGift of the manufacturerwww.renewedmaterials.com

Thatch ECOresin™ panelMANUFACTURER: 3form, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.3-form.comRecycled paper compositeCOLOR: GreyMANUFACTURER: PaperStone™Gift of the manufacturerRecycled composite countertop materialCOLOR: IndigoMANUFACTURER: Richlite CompanyGift of the manufacturerwww.richlite.comRecycled glass tileCOLOR: Mosaic Ice BlendMANUFACTURER: Sandhill IndustriesGift of the manufacturerwww.sandhill.com

Cabinet FinishesRecycled agricultural waste compositeMANUFACTURER: PrimeBoard, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.primeboard.comDakota Burl™ agricultural waste composite boardSTAIN: Dark greyMANUFACTURER: Environ Biocomposites™, LLCwww.environbiocomposites.comKirei sorghum composite boardMANUFACTURER: Kirei USAGift of the manufacturerwww.kireiusa.comDakota Burl™ agricultural waste composite boardSTAIN: NaturalMANUFACTURER: Environ Biocomposites™, LLCwww.environbiocomposites.comStrata ECOresin™ panelCOLOR: AgateMANUFACTURER: 3form, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.3-form.comPlyboo bamboo plywoodCOLOR: NaturalMANUFACTURER: Smith & Fong Plyboo®Gift of the manufacturerwww.plyboo.com


Floor FinishesDuraPalm® mature coconut flooringMANUFACTURER: Smith & Fong Plyboo®Gift of the manufacturerwww.durapalm.comGreen with Envy modular carpet tile in style ‘Ducks in a Row’COLOR: PondMATERIALS: nylon fiber yarn, 100% PVC-freerecyclable backing system ith recycled contentMANUFACTURER: Shaw Industries, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.shawfloors.comVertical grain bamboo plank flooringCOLOR: AmberMANUFACTURER: Smith & Fong Plyboo®Gift of the manufacturerwww.plyboo.comMarmoleum®MANUFACTURER: Forbo FlooringGift of the manufacturer and Amicus GreenBuilding Center, LLCwww.themarmoleumstore.comwww.amicusgreen.comFLOR House pet carpet tileCOLOR: FrogMANUFACTURER: Interface, Inc.www.interfaceinc.comEnviroPLANK terrazzo plank flooringCOLOR: Pewter with Enviroblue size #1 aggregateMANUFACTURER: EnviroGLAS Products, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.enviroglasproducts.comRecycled aluminum tilesMANUFACTURER: Eco-Friendly Flooring, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.ecofriendlyflooring.comEdipo cork flooringCOLOR: GreigeMANUFACTURER: Duro-designwww.duro-design.comJava coir and sisal carpet tilesCOLOR: CloudMANUFACTURER: TasibelGift of sisalcarpet.comwww.sisalcarpet.com

Not all Bamboo is the sameBamboo has become a very popular “green”material in recent years. It is often labeledas sustainable because it is a fast growinggrass—not wood—that can be harvestedin a few years instead of several genera-tions for most wood species. But it isworthwhile to also consider some otherfactors when selecting bamboo as a sus-tainable and healthy choice for your home.

Out of the over 1,200 species of bambooin existence, the Moso bamboo species(Phyllostachys h.pubescens) is the optimalchoice for use in plank floors. The bambooshould be properly aged and only themiddle section of each stalk should be usedto ensure appropriate strength and moisturecontent. Some bamboo plantations stilluse pesticides, chemical fertilizers, andother methods that endanger the localecosystem and workers. And some mayuse glues and sealants that off-gas intoyour room, impacting your family’s health.As well, they may not use precision millingto ensure proper construction and long-termperformance and may not dry the bambooappropriately. Check to see if the bamboosupplier you choose visits the plantationregularly for quality control and to mini-mize milling defects. Finally, consider alsothe bamboo's embodied energy, which isaffected by the resources utilized duringits travel from plantation to your home.

When shopping for bamboo flooring,inquire about the species, harvesting siteand practices, other materials used inmanufacturing, and production practicesto ensure your choice is of good qualityand is a truly sustainable product.


FLOR Entropy carpet tilesCOLOR: ChangeMANUFACTURER: Interface, Inc.www.interfaceinc.comECOpave recycled rubber flooringCOLOR: SlateMANUFACTURER: Dodge-Regupol, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.regupol.comECOverings ECO-Gres™ tileCOLOR: GardeniaMATERIAL: PorcelainMANUFACTURER: COVERINGS ETC.Gift of the manufacturer and Amicus Green Building Centerwww.amicusgreen.com

Other samples in resource roomBenjamin Moore® paintEco Spec® low-VOC Latex COLOR: #425 Lime TwistFINISH: FlatMANUFACTURER: Benjamin Moore & Co.Gift of the manufacturerwww.benjaminmoore.comConcrete roof tileMANUFACTURER: MonierLifetileGift of the Tile Roof Institutewww.tileroofing.orgFabric and paper swatches with naturalfibers, recycled contentMANUFACTURER: MaharamGift of the manufacturerwww.maharam.comSyndecreteCOLORS: Custom brown with tempered glasschips; light grey with bourget confetti mix;wine; black with abalone shellMANUFACTURER: Syndesis, Inc.Gift of the manufacturerwww.syndesisinc.com

Wall systemsLight-gauge metal framing wall systemwith UltraTouch recycled denim insulationEXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES: Tongue-in-groovecedar siding and gypsum board with MaharamHikari textile wall covering in UmberGift of Amicus Green Building Center, LLC;Lafarge North America; and Maharamwww.amicusgreen.com,www.lafargenorthamerica.com,www.maharam.comThick-walled Larsons Truss finger-jointedwood wall systemEXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES: Hardi-boardcement and gypsum board with low-VOCinterior latex paintGift of the Canfor Corporation; LafargeNorth America; and Benjamin Moore & Co.www.canfor.com, www.lafargenorthamerica.com,www.benjaminmoore.comInsulated concrete formwork (ICF) wall systemEXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES: Concrete brick andgypsum board with Benjamin Moore low-VOClatex paintMANUFACTURER: Bartley Corp., L.C. Smith BrickGift of the Portland Cement Association;Concrete brick is a gift of the National ConcreteMasonry Association; Paint is a gift ofBenjamin Moore & Co.www.forms.org, www.bartleycorp.com,www.ncma.org, www.benjaminmoore.comAutoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) unitsand coating systemEXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES: Stucco and acrylicGift of the International Masonry InstituteNational Training Centerwww.imiweb.org, www.aacpa.orgPrecast insulated panel with imprinted exteriorMANUFACTURER: Dukane Precast, Inc.Gift of the manufacturer with the PortlandCement Associationwww.dukaneprecast.com, www.cement.org,www.huntvalleycontractors.comPilkington Profilit™ transparent thermal wallwith Nanogel® Translucent Aerogel insulationMANUFACTURER: Technical Glass ProductsGift of the manufacturerwww.fireglass.com, www.pilkington.com,www.cabot-corp.com


18ways to go green

1 Conserve energy by purchasing major appliances with anENERGY STAR rating and by adding timers and automatedthermostats to control usage. Also, consider switching tofluorescent light bulbs and adding more natural lightingwith additional windows or skylights.

2 Repair leaky fixtures and install low-flow showerheads and faucets.

3 Use water-based paints, finishes, and sealants. Some milk-based paints are also available.

4 Look for wall coverings that are made of paper or naturalfiber, rather than synthetic materials, and printed with natural inks.

5 Choose carpeting, rugs, window treatments and other textiles made from natural fibers, such as cotton or wool,which are untreated and free of toxins, such as pesticides or chemical cleaners.

6 Ask for flooring products made from rapidly renewableresources, such as bamboo or linoleum.

7 Select solid woods, when possible, for furniture or cabinetry,rather than pressed woods or composites that may containformaldehyde or other chemicals that may be toxic.

8 Reuse materials – such as brick, stone, glass, tile, or metal –in new and interesting ways. Old wood also can be safelytreated and used for accents.

9 Consider the “lifecycle” of furnishings and accessoriesbefore purchasing: Are they made of materials that can bereused or recycled when the item eventually wears out or isno longer needed?


10 Recycle packing and shipping materials from any newly purchased items, and safely dispose of paint cans and othercontainers whose contents could potentially contaminate the ground or water supply.

11 Install lights with sensors that turn on when they detectmovement and automatically turn off after a few minutes.

12 Do not let the water run when brushing your teeth or washing your face.

13 If every household in the US replaced 1 roll of 1,000 sheet bathroom tissues with 100% recyclable rolls, we could save373,000 trees, 1.48 million cubic feet of landfill space, and 155 million gallons of water.

14 Scrape – don’t rinse! When using a dishwasher, pre-rinsing isno longer necessary with today's technology and detergents.You may be using more water to pre-rinse than the dishwasheruses for a full wash cycle.

15 Check your refrigerator’s seal by closing the door with a litflashlight inside. If you see light seeping out, the door shouldbe adjusted or the seal replaced to stop energy leaks.

16 Buy locally produced products and materials whenever possibleto reduce additional energy use and pollution associated withtransportation.

17 Eliminate waste by choosing products that are biodegradableor recyclable.

18 Look for reclaimed wood products, salvaged from older structures and certified wood harvested from sustainablymanaged forests.

“18 Ways to Go Green" was produced in collaboration with the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation.

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Green designresourcesThe American Institute of Architectswww.aia.orgThe American Society of InteriorDesigners (ASID)www.asid.orgThe ASID Sustainable DesignInformation Center www.asid.org/resource/Sustainable+Design+Information+Center.htmThe American Society ofLandscape Architects (ASLA)www.asla.orgArchitects, Designers and Plannersfor Social Responsibility (ADPSR)www.adpsr-norcal.orgBiothinking Internationalwww.biothinking.comEcoShackwww.ecoshack.comFutureproof/eco-designwww.futureproofed.comGreenBluewww.greenblue.orgInternational Sustainable Design Networkwww.o2.orgIDSA ECODESIGNwww.idsa.orgSustainable Style Foundationwww.sustainablestyle.orgSlowLabwww.slowlab.netThinkCycle Open CollaborativeDesignwww.thinkcycle.org

Green buildingresourcesWorld Green Building Councilwww.worldgbc.orgU.S. Green Building Council(USGBC) www.usgbc.org Build It Green™www.builditgreen.orgEnvironmental Building News -BuildingGreen, Inc.www.buildinggreen.comGreen Roofs for Healthy Citieswww.greenroofs.orgGlobal Greenwww.globalgreen.orgSustainable Buildings IndustryCouncil (SBIC) (formerly thePassive Solar Industries Council)www.sbic.orgNational Association ofHomebuilderswww.nahb.org/gbgNational Association ofHomebuilders Research Centerwww.nahbrc.orgPortland Cement Association (PCA)www.concretethinker.org

Energy Use and EfficiencyInformationAlliance to Save Energy www.ase.org andwww.ase.org/section/_audience/consumers/homecheckup/Alliant Energy’s PowerHouse TV www.powerhousetv.com The Home Energy Advisorhttp://homeenergysaver.lbl.gov Consumer Energy Informationwww.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfoClean Energy Choiceswww.nrel.gov/docs/fy00osti/27684.pdfEnergy Efficiency Questions and Answershttp://crest.org/efficiencyDatabase of State Incentives forRenewable Energy (DSIRE)www.dsireusa.org

Elements of an Energy-Efficient Housewww.nrel.gov/docs/fy00osti/27835.pdfENERGY STARwww.energystar.govHow to Build a Better Homewww.nrel.gov/docs/fy00osti/26582.pdfThe Most Energy-EfficientApplianceswww.aceee.org/consumer-guide/mostenef.htmZip Code Program for Insulationwww.ornl.gov/~roofs/Zip/ZipHome.htmlMySolar and Find Solarwww.mysolar.com and www.findsolar.comA Consumer's Guide: Get YourPower from the Sunwww.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdfMaking the Most of ResidentialPhotovoltaic Systemswww.nrel.gov/docs/fy99osti/26373.pdfSavings from the Ground Upwww.geoexchange.org Real Goodswww.realgoods.comSolar Energy IndustriesAssociation www.seia.orgEnergy & Environment BuildingAssociation www.eeba.orgAmerican Council for an EnergyEfficient Economy www.aceee.org

Green resources for kidsEPA Environmental Kids Club www.epa.gov/kidsEnergy InformationAdministration Kid’s Pagewww.eia.doe.gov/kidsKids site on improving homeenergy efficiencywww.energyhog.orgEERE Kids – Dr. E’s Energy Labwww.eere.energy.gov/kidsNRDC – Make Waves! www.nrdc.org/makewavesNRDC – The Green Squadwww.nrdc.org/greensquad

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EnvironmentalorganizationsBeyond Pesticideswww.beyondpesticides.orgClean Water Fundwww.cleanwaterfund.orgEarthday Networkwww.earthday.netGlobal Greenwww.globalgreen.orgNatural Resources Defense Councilwww.nrdc.orgSierra Clubwww.sierraclub.orgSierra Club Clean Energy Initiativewww.sierraclub.org/vision/energy.aspSierra Club Build BetterCommunities Initiativewww.sierraclub.org/vision/communities.aspUnion of Concerned Scientists www.ucsusa.org

U.S. governmentresourcesPartnership for Home EnergyEfficiencywww.energysavers.govBuilding America (DOE)www.buildingamerica.orgENERGY STAR (EPA and DOE)www.energystar.govU.S. Environmental ProtectionAgencywww.epa.gov

Green blogs, guides,and online resourcesBarking Cricketswww.eco.barkingcrickets.orgEnvirolink www.envirolink.orgEco-Worrierhttp://timesonline.typepad.com/eco_worrierThe Freecycle Network™ www.freecycle.org

GreenHomeGuidewww.greenhomeguide.comGrist Magazinewww.grist.orgLazy Environmentalistwww.lazyenvironmentalist.comMetaefficientwww.metaefficient.com andwww.gotoreviews.comNational Geographic online “Is Your Home a Green House”interactivewww.nationalgeographic.com/everyday/greenhouseSustainable Stylewww.sustainablestyle.org/sslogSmart Communities Network www.smartcommunities.ncat.orgSustainLanewww.sustainlane.comTreehuggerwww.treehugger.com

Publications aboutgreen topicsBarnett, Dianna L. and William D.Browning. A Primer on SustainableBuilding. Rocky MountainInstitute. [ISBN: 1881071057]Broadstreet, Jim. Building WithJunk and Other Good Stuff : AGuide to Home Building andRemodeling Using RecycledMaterials. Loompanics Unlimited[ISBN: 1559500360]Building America Best Practices Series.U.S. Department of Energy, 2005.Burnham, Richard. HousingOurselves: Creating Affordable,Sustainable ShelterThe Healthy Home (ReissueEdition). 1990. [ISBN: 0070092370]Davidson, Joel. The New SolarElectric Home. StonefieldPublishing, 2006.Fuad-Luke, Alastair. ecoDesign: TheSourcebook (Revised Edition). SanFrancisco: Chronicle Books. March2006. [ISBN 081185532]

Green Building Guidelines: Meetingthe Demand for Low-Energy,Resource-Efficient Homes, 4th edition.Washington, DC: SustainableBuildings Industries Council(SBIC), 2004. [ISBN: 0976207311] Pearson, David (Ed.) The NaturalHouse Catalog : Everything YouNeed to Create an EnvironmentallyFriendly Home. Fireside Press[ISBN: 0684801981]Sklar, S. and K. Sheinkopf,Consumer Guide to Solar Energy.Bonus Books, 2002.Stang, Alanna and ChristopherHawthorne. The Green House: NewDirections in SustainableArchitecture. New York: PrincetonArchitectural Press. 2005Strong, Steven J., The Solar ElectricHouse. Sustainability Press, 1994.VanderWerf, Pieter A., et al.Concrete Systems for Homes andLow-Rise Construction. New York:McGraw Hill Text, 2005.[ISBN: 00771452362]VanderWerf, Pieter A., et al.Insulating Concrete Forms forResidential Design andConstruction. McGraw Hill Text.[ISBN: 0070670331]Van Dresser, Peter. Passive SolarHouse Basics. Ancient City Press.Wanek, Catherine. The NewStrawbale Home. Gibbs SmithPublishers

Green magazinesand journalsSolar Todaywww.solartoday.orgHome Power magazinewww.homepower.comSmart HomeOwner magazinewww.mondotimes.comPlenty magazinewww.plentymag.comDwell magazinewww.dwellmag.com

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for architects with residences featured in The Green Houseexhibition and companion publication.

contact info1+2 Architecture31 Melville StreetHobart, Tasmania 7000Australiawww.1plus2architecture.com/Achenbach Architecten + DesignerReutinger Strasse 93Stuttgart D-70597Germanywww.achenbach-architekten.comArkkitehti Oy Reijo JallinojaSiltatie 100140 HelsinkiFinlandArkkitehtitoimisto Okulus OyKuortaneenkatu 500520 HelsinkiFinlandArkin Tilt Architects1101 8th Street, #180Berkeley, California 94710www.arkintilt.comARRAK ArkkitehditUnioninkatu 45 B 4200170 HelsinkiFinlandwww.arrak.comCocks Carmichael200 Gladstone StreetSouth Melbourne 3205New South WalesAustraliaDavid Hertz Architecture/Syndesis2908 Colorado AvenueSanta Monica, California 90403www.syndesisinc.comdriendl architectsMariahilferstrasse 9A-1060 ViennaAustriawww.driendl.atFrank Harmon Architect706 Mountford StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27603www.frankharmon.comKengo Kuma & Associates2-24-8 Minami AoyamaMinato-kuTokyo 107-0062Japanwww02.so-net.ne.jp/-kuma

Kirsti Siven & Asko TakalaKorkeavuorenkatu 25 A 500130 HelsinkiFinlandKorteknie Stuhlmacher ArchitectenGravendijkwal 73f3021 EE Rotterdampostbus 250123001 HA RotterdamThe Netherlandswww.kortekniestuhlmacher.nlLahz Nimmo ArchitectsLevel 5116-122 Kippax StreetSurry Hills, New South Wales 2010Australiawww.lahznimmo.comLake/Flato Architects311 Third Street, #200San Antonio, Texas 78205www.lakeflato.comLeddy Maytum Stacy Architects677 Harrison StreetSan Francisco, California 94107www.lmsarch.comMacKay-Lyons SweetappleArchitects Ltd.2188 Gottingen StreetHalifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B4Canadawww.mlsarchitects.caMichelle Kaufmann Designs580 2nd Street, Suite #245Oakland, California 94607www.michellekaufmanndesigns.comOffice of Mobile Design1725 Abbot Kinney BoulevardVenice, California 90291www.designmobile.comOlson Sundberg Kunig AllenArchitects159 South Jackson Street6th FloorSeattle, Washington 98104www.olsonsundberg.comPelli Clarke Pelli Architects322 8th Avenue18th FloorNew York, New York 10001www.pcparch.com

Pugh + Scarpa Architecture2525 Michigan AvenueBuilding F1Santa Monica, California 90404www.pugh-scarpa.comRick Joy Architects400 South Rubio AvenueTucson, Arizona 85701Schwarz ArchitekturVia Calundis 8CH-7013 Domat/EmsSwitzerlandwww.schwarz-architektur.chShigeru Ban Architects5-2-4 Matsubara, Setagaya-kuTokyo 156-0043Japanwww.shigeruban.comSteven Holl Architects450 West 31st Street11th FloorNew York, New York 10001www.stevenholl.comThe Miller/Hull PartnershipPolson Building71 Columbia6th FloorSeattle, Washington 98104www.millerhull.comWerner Sobek IngenieureAlbstrasse 1470597 StuttgartGermanywww.wernersobek.comWill Bruder Architects111 West Monroe, Suite 444Phoenix, Arizona 85003www.willbruder.comWilliam McDonough + Partners700 East Jefferson StreetCharlottesville, Virginia 22902www.mcdonoughpartners.com

The Green House exhibition designLewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis (LTL) Architects147 Essex StreetNew York, New York 10002www.ltlarchitects.com



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Contributors3Form, Inc.Andersen CorporationBrighton Cabinetry, Inc.Goldman, Sachs & Co.Hardwood Manufacturers AssociationKohn Pedersen Fox Associates PCMBCINATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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image credits

Casa de Carmen, 2001 - Page 22Baja California Sur, Mexico Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects Marsha Maytum and Roberto Sheinberg, Designers© Luis Gordoa, Photographer

Casuarina Beach House, 2001 - Page 13Kingscliff, New South Wales, AustraliaLahz Nimmo ArchitectsAnnabel Lahz and Andrew Nimmo, Designers© Brett Boardman, Photographer

Colorado Court, 2002 - Page 3Santa Monica, CaliforniaPugh + Scarpa ArchitectureAngela Brooks, Designer© Marvin Rand, Photographer

Glidehouse™, 2004 - Pages 3, 4, 6Michelle Kaufmann DesignsMichelle Kaufmann, Designer© Michelle Kaufmann Designs

Great (Bamboo) Wall, 2002 - Front and Back CoversShuiguan-Badaling, ChinaKengo Kuma + AssociatesKengo Kuma, Designer© Satoshi Asakawa, Photographer

LoLoma 5 Lofts, 2004 - CoverScottsdale, ArizonaWill Bruder Architects© Bill Timmerman, Photographer

P.A.R.A.S.I.T.E. Project, 2001 - Cover, Page 2Rotterdam, the NetherlandsStuhlmacher and Korteknie ArchitectenMechthild Stuhlmacher and Rien Korteknie, Designers© Anna Bousema, Photographer

Swart Residence, 2004 - CoverMelbourne, AustraliaCocks Carmichael© Derek Swalwell, Photographer

Walla Womba Guest House, 2003 - CoverBruny Island, Tasmania, Australia 1 + 2 Architecture Cath Hall, Mike Verdouw, Fred Ward, Designers© Peter Hyatt, Photographer

© 2006 Jupiterimages Corporation - Pages 5, 7, 10

Your home offers a place to begin the slowhard work of turning today’s dangerousenvironmental situation around. TheGreen House demonstrates that homes canbe both green and stylish. Thanks to someof the latest innovations, high-qualityarchitecture, interior, and product designare compatible with the goals of treadinglightly on the Earth and healthier living.Now it’s up to us to put these innovationsinto action—to use our homes as tools forimproving the quality of our lives andmaintaining the balance of life on Earth—now and in the years to come.

Lead CuratorDonald Albrecht

Coordinating CuratorReed Haslach

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