US Green Building Council
(LEED Certification)
Serious Materials, including EcoRock
Kevin Surace suggests we rethink basic construction materials -- such as the familiar wallboard -- to reduce the huge carbon footprint generated by the manufacturing and construction of our buildings. He introduces EcoRock, a clean, recyclable and energy-efficient drywall created by his team at Serious Materials.View a quick discussion of Kevin Surace’s EcoRock invention HERE.
Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation supports programs that help successfully blend trees and forestry with urban and suburban community planning. Programs include Tree City USA® which provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs, and Tree Line USA® which provides three key requirements for utility integration with community forests.The Arbor Day Foundation produces many publications, including these that are relevant to construction. They may be ordered on the Arbor Day Foundation website for $3 each.
- Resolving Tree-Sidewalk Conflicts
- How Trees Can Save Energy
- Trees in the Riparian Zone
- How to Save Trees During Construction
- How to Recognize and Prevent Hazard Trees
- How to Landscape to Save Water
- Tree City USA Growth Award
- A Systematic Approach to Building with Trees
- Trees and Parking Lots
- Tree Line USA
- How to Manage Community Natural Areas
- How to Plan for Management
- Tree Protection Ordinances
- How to Protect Trees During Underground Work
- Reduce Wildfire Risk
- Teamwork Strengthens Community Forestry
