The best resources for green home building, ranked by importance.
Each entry includes the web address, contact information where available, a summary of what it offers, and our commentary on why it matters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building · info@wikimedia.org
Encyclopedia entry on green building: background, history, standards, and references.
Start here for foundational knowledge. The references at the bottom are often more valuable than the article.
https://scholar.google.com
Academic paper search engine. Find peer-reviewed research on any topic. Free to search, many papers have free full-text versions.
When you need facts, not opinions — the research that backs up claims. Many papers are paywalled, but check for free PDF links or preprints.
https://www.reddit.com/r/greenbuilding
Discussion forums covering every topic imaginable. The r/greenbuilding and r/centuryhomes communities share real builds and retrofits.
The most honest resource on the internet. People share what actually works, not what they're paid to promote. Search before posting — your question has likely been answered.
https://www.youtube.com
Video tutorials, demonstrations, reviews, and educational content on every subject. Free. The world's largest how-to library.
Visual learning at its best. For any practical building skill, a YouTube tutorial beats a text description. See our curated Videos page for the best green-home channels.
https://wholetech.com · info@greenhomevideo.com
110+ websites covering tech, real estate, sustainability, coworking, entertainment, arts, and more.
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