Green Building Resources

Read our newly released Lousiana Developer Green Building Guide.

Green buildings lower energy costs and create healthier homes. High performance homes, schools, and buildings also help create more jobs, are smart solutions to global warming, and many other benefits. For example, repeated studies have shown that test scores improve 20% to 26% for students in high performance schools and classrooms.

There are many things that individuals can do to green their home, or consider when remodeling or constructing a new building. To create a healthier home and take action today, click below on the topic that interests you to learn more.

Ten Tips for Greening Your Home [html] [pdf]
Energy Saving tips you can implement today

What is a Green Building? [html] [pdf]
Learn about the basic 5 principles of green building

Why Build Green? [html] [pdf]
Save money, Improve your health, Protect the environment

What Makes a Building Material Green? [html] [pdf]
Energy & water savings, Reduced environmental Impact, Healthier indoor air.  Also learn about green certification programs.

The Benefits of Building Green [html] [pdf]
Read about the economic and environmental advantages for families, communities, and the entire planet

Top 20 No- or Low-Cost Green Building Strategies [html] [pdf]
Ready to build or remodel--here's a simple list of green tips

Eco Glossary [html] [pdf]
Definiitions for Green Building Principles

Green Building Options [html] [pdf]
From windows to roofing to greener appliances, see what a green redesign looks like

Competition Flyer [pdf]
Overview of Sustainable Design Competition