TurningHoustonGreen

This is Part 2 of the Hypothetical Remodel~Let’s get down to the details of Buying an Existing Non-Green Home and making it Green in Houston.  It’s all about keeping an open mind and checking out all of the options available to get what you want.
Typically most homebuyers have only a certain amount of money when [...]

As a way to stay in touch with everything that is happening in the world of Green, I spend my time in the early morning catching up/reading some websites that have amazing information.  One article that I read today blew me away.  Free Green ‘Custom’ Home Design?  What?
I decided to go over to the site.  [...]

Solar pool heating is clearly the most cost effective use of solar energy on earth. These systems save home owners hundreds of dollars monthly by replacing up to 80% of pool heating cost.
Solar pool heating systems can be designed for both indoor and outdoor applications and typically use low cost polymer “unglazed” collectors. These collectors [...]

I am so excited that Green Building is Red Hot right now in Houston! This video was sent to me today by a friend and I thought I would share it with my readers.
The video was put out by Chron.com (The Houston Chronicle) and it is Kathleen Carrier Reardon of RD Architecture, LLC which is one [...]

You will be hearing the buzz about Green Life Homes in Houston!
Green Life Homes has officially announced that they will be building in Discovery at Spring Trails!  Even though they originated in Michigan, I have tried to keep track of what they do because of their amazing way to bring GREEN aspects in to everything they [...]

GreenHaus Builders
GreenHaus Builders specializes in Green, High Performance, Healthier, Energy Efficient and LEED Certified homes in Houston and the surrounding areas using various forms of construction methods.
12315 Ann Lane
Houston TX 77064
Phone: 281-970-6789
Contact: Michael Strong
KeyFortess Homes
KeyFortress Homes specializes in ICF construction in the Houston area.
832-755-2891
Contact: Phil Ogburn
GradCo Structures and Homes
GradCo specializes in Green building for Residential [...]

The cost of maintaining a home can be costly, yet so much of a homes maintenance can be directly related to the homeowners Electric Bill.  Putting off Caulking Windows, Re-Weather Stripping Doors, using Energy Efficient Light Bulbs, etc.
Well, a little bird told me about this absolutely FANTASTIC program that is actually designed to help get your [...]

Green Builders Source
Here you will find all you need to build a Green Home or Building.  From paint, caulk, insulation, etc. and even Kitchen Composters.  Check out the website, there is way to much here to mention
25700 IH 45 North
Suite 101, Spring, TX 77386
Contact: Angelique Grado
Website: Green Builders Source
Phone: (832) 640-1010
Windows and Siding
Amazing Siding and [...]

This list will continue to grow in the near future as it is one topic that has more options availble it seems everyday.  As of today, here are the options that I am aware of locally.
Green Bank
Green Bank specializes in construction financing for GREEN Projects. They are familiar with financing LEED, ICF and other Green [...]

RainWater Harvesting Of Texas
Specializes in the installation of Potable and Non Potable Rain Water Harvesting Systems.
4802 20th St.
Bacliff, Tx 77518
Phone: 291-559-2151
Garden Dreams
Garden Dreams speclializes in Landscape Architecture and Design, edible gardens, rain gardens.
PO Box 440220
Houston TX 77244
Phone: 281-558-1112
Contact: Cathy Ingham