Building Resources

Regulations

Building code regulations, building permits,etc.

Boulder, Colorado, County Government: https://bouldercolorado.gov/environment

Green Building

Resources to maximize energy efficiency and minimize resource consumption

Green Building Encyclopedia

A green building encyclopedia of everything you could ever want to know about: designing, planning and building science, articles and videos on greenhouse gas emissions, solar energy, building performance, green landscaping, plumbing, heating, foundation types, green rating systems, passive house, envelope and structure and more. http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/green-basics#green-basics-encyclo


Energy Star

Learn how to improve your current home’s comfort and efficiency as cost-effectively as possible. https://www.energystar.gov/


Green Building Checklists

Generate a checklist for your green building or remodeling project utilizing your climate, project type and stage of construction. http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/strategies-details


Shipping container homes are cool! http://www.containerhomeplans.org/resources/

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS). http://www.sips.org/green-building/green-building-with-sips