Partners and alliances

Working together to make the world greener

Change happens faster when we work together. That's why Green Building Blocks is creating collaborative relationships with the pioneers, innovators, and authorities in sustainable design, renovation and building.

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

ASID is a community of people--designers, industry representatives, educators and students--committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people's lives. Its more than 38,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

 

Boulder Green Building Guild

The Boulder Green Building Guild is an association of building professionals dedicated to promoting healthier, resource-efficient homes and work places. We strive to advance the craft of green building; support our members' environmentally- responsible endeavors; provide effective volunteer opportunities; and be the focal point for communication on green building. Our vision is to empower people to build healthy, resource-efficient communities.

Built Green King & Snohomish Counties

Built Green is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote environmentally friendly home building methods and practices, and to enhance our communities through leadership in sustainable development. To learn more about how you can support Built Green, please visit our website at www.builtgreen.net.

Energy Star

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).

 

Southface

Southface is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, with a longstanding reputation for providing sound environmental education and outreach programs. Southface promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.

Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN)

The VGBN is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing Vermont's participation in green building and to promoting the environmental, financial, community, and health benefits of green design, construction, and building operation practices.

West Coast Green

West Coast Green is a full scale 3-day residential green building conference and expo. Over 270 exhibitors and 250 speakers will be present. It is a feast of innovations, ideas, and opportunities, designed to expand your ideas of green business and widen your vision. This event opens its doors to homeowners on the final day, Sept 22, 2007. At the heart of West Coast Green is a commitment to realigning ourselves with and enhancing the brilliant, common sense, vitalizing design principles of the natural world.