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A List of Our Events, Schedules, Opportunities
A Sample of Green Products

Countertops and Cabinets
EcoSmart Fire - Clean burning ventless fire
Energy Saving - Lighting

What is Green Building in Houston Texas?

What Is Green Building? Green building in Houston Texas area incorporates several considerations into every phase of construction, from siting, design, building, and operation, for a structure to be energy efficient, have good indoor air quality, and have low impact on resources for good earth stewardship. According to Wikipedia, it is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal for the complete building life cycle.(Wikipedia)

Good green building design encompasses the most efficient usage of lighting, energy and materials in order to reduce building impact upon the environment. Solar lighting is utilized where appropriate to maximize use of daylight lighting in both residential and commercial buildings. Rainwater recapture, low VOC paints, dual flush toilets, recycled glass countertops and vanities are just a few of the elements incorporated into into Green Buildings in the Houston Texas and surrounding areas. Determining optimal site layout helps reduce energy usage by taking into consideration direction of sunlight and airflow.

Durable and sustainable products such as insulated concrete form construction, engineered wood, and incorporation of energy efficient appliances like tankless heaters and hi-velocity HVAC are examples of products that can be integrated during the construction phase. Clients can choose from a variety of sustainable materials such as cork, marmoleum, or bamboo. Insulated concrete forms, clay roofing systems, high-efficiency and toxin free insulation, double-pane windows, solar window film, and recycled materials all complement the green building process and contribute to environmentally friendly design and construction. If designed properly, buying green should not cost more than a comparable residential or commercial design. Energy savings recouped from green design will offset any increased cost in product or design. Going green does not necessarily mean spending more green!

2009 IceStone National Installation Award - Hospitality
2009 special mention in American Clay newsletter
2010 Renovation Nation National TV Broadcast - Green Planet Network

Construction News, Neuevo Constructor
Featured Speaker: Woodlands Home Show, GreenExpo, CyFair Home Show, G.R.E.E.N. Lecture Series, Cosortium of Womens Realtors, C.R.E.A.M. Commercial RE members

Learn how to apply American Clay's finishes for yourself. Take a workshop and see how easy it is!

A short orientation and class available to the Houston, Texas area for American Clay Wall Plaster,
Great for Professional and DIYers.
Registration: Please call Green Builders Source at 281-298-0400 or scott@greenbuilderssouce.com
www.GreenBuildersSource.com

Attic Breeze 252A - 25W Solar Powered Vent Model

Solar Power Systems - Solar Generators - Solar PV - Request for Bid

EcoSmart Fire Cyl - High Style Outdoor Fireplace

EcoSmart Fire XL - High Style Furniture and Firebox

Cork - NaturalCork&More- New Dimensions - $7.54 special - volumn and contractor sale

AdHoc Self-Powered Wireless Lamp Dimmer switches

EcoSmart 900SS Firebox - High Style Furniture and Firebox

AMAZING electrical plug contol on surge protector! WattStopper Isole'

LED Challenger T-8 Bulb for 4' Commercial or Residential application

Sark Glass Tile - Green 98% Recycled from Spain

EcoSmart Fire MiniT - High Style Outdoor Fireplace

EcoSmart Fire Burner One - High Style Furniture and Firebox

Tumbleweed Compost Tumbler- Green - organic gardening houston

Caroma Sydney Smart Easy Height Round Front - Dual Flush High Efficiency Toilet W/Seat - EASY HEIGHT

Mosquito Sentry Repellent - Geraniol, Cedar Oil Ready to Use Formula - ideal around pools, patios, decks,

The EcoSmart™ Fire is an Australian innovation - an environmentally friendly open fireplace. The EcoSmart™ Fire is flue less and does not require any installation or utility connection for fuel supply, which makes it ideal for just about any architectural environment. Fuelled by a renewable modern energy (Denatured Ethanol), it burns clean and is virtually maintenance free.

Featuring remarkable design flexibility, the simplicity of the EcoSmart™ burner and the modular nature of its design grants consumers with significant versatility and choice.

Ideal for apartments, houses, bars, restaurants and offices
Unprecedented design flexibility

Fuelled by a renewable green energy
You can regulate the flame and turn it on/off at any time

Products that help with energy efficiency, indoor air quality, or are made from renewable materials for your home or office.

Includes composting devices, appliances, cleaning supplies, books, furniture, and other available goods.

Green surfaces from glass tile, Tree Frog Veneer, Kirei, EnVision eco wall coverings

Cover your walls in healthy, environmentally friendly coverings.