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Sustainability --
Information for Developers
Green building is a
growing trend, especially in the ecologically forward Pacific Northwest, and
as more and more homeowners become environmentally-conscious, the demand for
green building and practices is only going to increase.
It's an exciting new
field and as your community management partner, we look forward to being
part of it. We want to highlight the sustainable practices that you're
already following so if you have a program already in place, let us know
about it so we can spread the word. And if you're interested in a
sustainability focus and need a place to start, we've provided a few
resources to get you started. Contact us to learn
more.
Information
Resources. Portland's
Office of Sustainable Development has become a nationwide leader in
green building and practices and they're an important resource for more
information on how to get involved in sustainability. They offer education
and training in sustainability, programs and incentives, and collaborative
options for anyone interested in this issue.
Get the Advantage.
Earth
Advantage
is the green building program endorsed by the
Home Builders Association of
Portland. The program includes information on becoming an Earth Advantage
Certified Builder, as well as educational programs and resources.
Become a Trade
Ally. A recommendation from Energy Trust of Oregon as one of their
Trade Allies can be
one of the most effective ways to make your sustainable practices and
programs a marketable asset of your business.
LEED-ing the
charge. LEED stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design".
It's a nationally-accepted rating system for green building, design, and
operation.
The U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) website provides information on the history of
the LEED rating, the steps for certification, and educational programs and
resources.
Sustainability ·
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