Where to Start - Planning for Green Design in Your Project
Green Building and Your Project
Carol's Green Features

Policies & Programs 
Town Construction & Demolition Ordinance

Green Building and Energy Efficiency Standards
U.S. Green Building Council - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Build It Green - GreenPoint Rated
Living Building Challenge
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Energy Star
American Lung Association  - Health House

Incentives & Rebates
RecycleWorks
Federal Tax Credit for Home Builders

Green Building Products & Materials*

Online
Build It Green, Green Product Directory

 

Showrooms

Eco Home Improvement in Berkeley

Natural Home Design Center in Sebastopol

New Home Inc in Dublin

 

*The Town of Portola Valley does not recommend any of the companies/organizations listed on this page; the listings are provided only as a resource for residents. Please ask each company for references when you do your research.

Deconstruction

The Reuse Network
San Mateo County RecycleWorks - Search the "Where to Reuse and Recycle in Three Easy Steps" database to find local contractors and salvage companies. Enter the following information for each step:
Step 1- Select a category: Construction
Step 2 - Select a specific item: Soft Demo Contractors

Step 3 - Enter zip code: 94028
The Reuse People
Whole House Building Supply & Salvage

Green Building Resources

Build it Green - a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. Build It Green works with mainstream stakeholders in the housing industry to accelerate the adoption of green building practices.
U.S. Green Building Council - a non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.