Building or remodeling your home using "green" materials not only makes your home healthy, but also your community and planet.

The following are sites with information about how to "green" remodel your existing house or how to build a new structures in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility - Northern California Chapter
Directory of building and design members who specialize in ecologically and socially responsible building and development.

Bay Area Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Builds the capacity of community revitalization efforts, including green building in community planning and development.

Build It Green
Green building training, tools, technical expertise, and partnership opportunities.

California Integrated Waste Management Board: Green Building and Design Home Page
Information and tools for individuals and businesses.

Green Home Guide
Information and tips for green home remodeling.

Green Home Remodel Guide
Extensive and easy-to-use guides covering all types of home remodeling projects.

Green Your Home: Furnishings
Information about green furniture, and resources where you can purchase environmentally-friendly furnishings.

Green Your Home Improvement: Paint
Facts, tips and products for greening your paint.

Home Remodeling Green Building Guidelines
Extensive guide to green remodeling your home.

Planet Green: How to Go Green - Furniture
Extensive article that covers the ways to go green with your furniture.

San Mateo County RecycleWorks: Sustainable Building Guide
Illustrated guide for builders, architects, and owners on how to implement many Green Building practices and measures.

Video: Home Renovation - Flooring and Walls
A few changes to your flooring and walls could mean big changes for your planet. (Run time: 3 minutes, 51 seconds)