Funded through waste reduction grants from the City and County of Santa CruzDepartments of Public Works, and in cooperation with Ecology Action.

an Metos in Santa Cruz County

Table of Contents

General Requirements

Introduction to Green BuildingConstruction Waste ReductionRecycled Content MaterialsReusable, Recyclable,& Biodegradable MaterialsDeconstruction

Sitework

Grading & PavingResource Efcient Landscapes

Structural Elements

Earthen Building MaterialsStraw Bale ConstructionConcreteConcrete FormworkPervious ConcreteInsulated Structural SystemsInsulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)Advanced Framing TechniquesLumber & Engineered WoodFSC Certied Wood

Exterior Elements

Decks & FencingRecycled Plastic LumberRoongMetal RoongRecycled-Content RoongGreen (“Living”) RoofsSidingReclaimed Wood SidingFiber Cement SidingInsulationWindows

Interior Elements

Gypsum Wall BoardHomasoteTileBambooReclaimed HardwoodCarpetLinoleumCorkEarthen FlooringPaintNatural WallcoveringVinylMaintenance & Cleaning ProductsAdhesives, Stains & Sealants

Equipment and Plumbing

Appliances & Ofce EquipmentWater-Efcient FixturesSolar PhotovoltaicsPassive Solar Design

Appendix

Green Building ChecklistIllustrated Building Section of Materials

a-This booklet, which offers a broad introduction to green building mc-terials and waste reduction methods, was funded through waste reduf tion grants from the County and City of Santa Cruz DepartmentsdPublic Works. A basic overview of environmental considerations aalan outline of environmentally friendly alternatives to conventionn.

techniques are included, as well as resources for further investigatios-For additional information, and to see samples of many of the sur tainable building materials and methods found in the guide, visit onarea planning departments and browse the informational kiosksdisplay there.f This project was made possible through generous contributionsr-funding, time and materials from many organizations, most impodtantly the County of Santa Cruz Departments of Public Works an-

Planning, City of Santa Cruz Departments of Public Works and Plasning & Community Development, and Ecology Action. Many thaniato Ana Maria Rebelo, Dick Stubendorff, Mary Arman, and VirginJohnson.stThank you, reader, for your attention. We hope to inspire your intereeand collaboration to support green building in our region, conser -our environment, strengthen our economy, and create a healthy comunity.

Green Building: A Guide to Sustainable BuildingMaterials and Methods in Santa Cruz County

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