Green Building Fact Sheets

Green Building and Low Impact Development - Frequently Asked Questions (150 K)
From King County's Department of Development and Environmental Services.

Low Impact Development (4.25 MB)
(Note: This is a very large file and may take several minutes to download, depending on connection speed)
Technical Guidance Manual For Puget Sound

Green Home Remodeling – Summary (556 K)
An overview of issues and strategies involved in environmentally friendly home remodeling projects.

Green Home Remodeling – Bath & Laundry (619 K)
Guide to green remodeling options for bathrooms and laundry rooms.

Green Home Remodeling – Hiring A Pro (740 K)
It makes sense to carefully consider not only your remodeling design, but the professionals who will execute it.

Green Home Remodeling – Kitchens (797 K)
Guide to making green choices in a home kitchen remodel.

Green Home Remodeling – Landscape Materials (1.6 MB)
The right landscape can increase a home's value by 15%, according to the Association of Landscape Contractors of America.

Green Home Remodeling – Painting (497 K)
Few things can dramatically change a home's interior or exterior as quickly or cheaply as a fresh coat of paint.

Green Home Remodeling – Roofing (1.28 MB)
Guide to roofing choices and their environmental impacts.

Green Home Remodeling – Salvage & Reuse (499 K)
Although residential projects represent only a portion of the construction waste total, a remodel invariably results in a variety of items being discarded.

Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit (3.7 MB)
A step-by-step guide for identifying and improving your home’s energy efficiency.

Green Home Buyer's Guide (2.3 MB)
Buying a home is a significant investment and a choice that will have an ongoing impact on your quality of life  our environment. It’s a big decision – be informed; do it right.