If you're thinking about renovating your home, it can be overwhelming to know where to start, particularly if you have a small apartment. Graham Hill (founder of TreeHugger) recently came to Maxwell asking for advice, so the Re-Nest editors put together a go-to list of home resources—including great websites, books, architects/designers, and stores—for people looking to renovate green. This is an ever-evolving list, so if you have something to add, tell us in the Comments!
Also check your local utility companies as they often have big rebate programs for adding insulation, replacing windows, etc.
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Here are a few off the top of my head for the Seattle/Pacific Northwest area:
Websites:
chezerbey:
http://www.chezerbey.com
[ok, shameless plug there, but we're doing our own green remodel on our 100 year-old home]
Northwest EcoBuilding Guild:
http://ecobuilding.org/
City of Seattle Green Home Guides: http://www.cityofseattle.net/dpd/GreenBuilding/SingleFamilyResidential/Resources/RemodelingGuides/default.asp
Books:
Green Home Primer:
http://www.greenhomeprimer.com
Architects:
Balance Associates Architects:
http://www.balanceassociates.com
Johnston Architects:
http://www.johnstonarchitects.com
Build LLC:
http://www.buildllc.com
Blip Design:
http://www.blipdesign.com
Stores:
Ecohaus (formerly Environmental Home Center):
http://www.ecohaus.com
Re-Store:
http://www.re-store.org
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Wow - This is a GREAT post. Thank you! And thank you LaurenZ for the Seattle resources. Another one I use is Second Use: http://www.seconduse.com/
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For New Yorkers looking for a Green kitchen, check out Purekitchen in Brooklyn. www.purekitchen.com
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If you want to know what kinds of chemicals are in the building products you purchase, check out the new searchable database from the Pharos Project - www.pharosproject.net. It has a listing of building products, as well as a searchable database to screen chemicals and materials. A great new resource!
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Thanks for the great resources and I’m glad to see that Michelle Kaufmann is part of the list since she’s one of my favorite green architects. I do love the following 2 online stores for contemporary and sustainable furniture and home furnishings. Both resources have a modern take on green design within their selection:
http://www.branchhome.com/
http://www.vivavi.com/
I use both websites as an inspiration for my blog about design that’s modern yet eco-friendly at http://www.eco-chic-design.com/ and discovered many new products through them.
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A local L.A. source for organic contemporary decor is Asian Art Imports in Van Nuys. Their line can be viewed at www.asianartimports.com. The line is made with reclaimed and sustainable woods.
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