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Green Building is such an important topic today and because of that, there are many articles, blogs and web sites dedicated to green concepts. We will continue to update this list as new information is reported, so check back often.

General Green Building Information

bullet Loghomeblog.com
Find articles about green building as it relates to log homes.

bullet Green Building 101
A brief overview by the U.S. Green Building Council presenting the benefits of LEED and green building.

bullet BuildingGreen.com
For articles, case studies and more.

bullet Greenbuilding.com
Design tips: learn how each room in your house can impact the environment.

bullet Cost of new Code for Sustainable Homes
Average additional cost of achieving Level 3 of the new Code for Sustainable Homes will be around 3% more than old standard of EcoHomes 'Very Good', according to researchers at Cyril Sweett.

bullet Why Build Green?
Save money, improve your health, and protect the environment.

bullet Are Log Homes Green?
Data shows log homes are naturally energy efficient.

bullet Environmentally Sound Flooring
8 Tips for Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Flooring, by Marian Keeler.

bullet What is Green?
The importance of sustainable design.

bullet Green Building to Skyrocket by 2010
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Conference information.

bullet 16 Ways to Green Your Home
Why wait until you move into your new log or timber home, start practicing Green today.

Green Power and Energy

bullet National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Learn about Green Energy Options.

bullet Wind Current: LEED
Wind Current information from LEED.

bullet Does Going Solar Pay Off?
By Stephanie I. Cohen, MarketWatch

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