Web Site | Description |
| Organizations/Information Sources | |
| www.usgbc.org | US Green Building Council - Official site for establishing "LEED" Leadership in Energy and Evironmental Design |
| http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/ | US Department of Energy - consumer information on energy efficiency and renewable energy |
| www.aialosangeles.org | Los Angeles AIA (American Institute of Architects) |
| www.thereusepeople.org | The ReUse People - Provides environmentally friendly demolition and reuse of house components + tax write offs |
| www.reusenetwork.org | Deconstruction and ReUse organization - environmentally friendly salvaging when you are remodeling |
www.sciarc.edu | SCI-ARC - Southern California Institute of Architecture |
www.dwell.com | Dwell Magazine - Supporter of Modern/Prefabricated Housing Design |
www.sunset.com | Sunset Magazine - US Western Gardens, Living Environments, Design Ideas |
| Building Departments | |
| www.ladbs.org | Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety |
| http://zimas.lacity.org | Los Angeles - Property Zoning/Permit History/Assessors Information |
| Utility Company Info/Rebates | |
www.ladwp.com | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Water and Enregy Conservation Information and Rebates |
www.socalgas.com | Los Angeles - The Southern California Gas Company (Rebates for insulation, energy efficiency, etc) |
| Exterior Wall Materials | |
www.californiasips.com | (SIPs) Structural Insulated Panels |
www.unaclad.com | Insulated metal panels and metal building construction |
| www.kalwall.com | Light weight, light transmitting, and insulating exterior wall panels - 2-3/4" fiberglass + nanogel fill = R-20 |
| www.c-sgroup.com | Aluminum - sun control louvers |
| www.berridge.com | Metal panels - |
| Masonry Blocks / Concrete | |
| www.orco.com | Concrete block company |
| www.angelusblock.com | Concrete block company |
| www.owendell.com/perviouscon.html | Pervious concrete mix - (no sand) - allows water to percolate through to the sub soil below - reduces runoff |
| www.metalcrete.com | Concrete exterior panels with metal stud interior |
| Interior Wall Panels | |
| www.raydoor.com | Interior privacy panels - Translucent Sliding Doors |
| www.slidingdoorco.com | Sliding Doors - Room Dividers |
| Roofing | |
| www.owenscorning.com | Roof Shingles, insulation, etc. |
| www.certainteed.com | Roof Shingles, insulation, wall siding products, etc. |
| www.gaf.com | Roof Shingles, insulation, etc. |
| www.USTile.com | Clay Tile Roofing - |
| www.gladdingmcbean.com | Clay Tile Roofing - I used them on our UCLA projects, cool roofing products and colors available now |
| www.berridge.com | Metal Roofing - Various Colors - Cool Roofing - light weight - long lasting |
| Solar Panels | |
| www.solarworld.com | Solar Panels - Made in the USA |
www.bpsolar.com | BP Solar panels (Solar Panel - energy savings/pay back calculator) |
www.homedepot.com | Solar Panels - Installation Contractors |
| www.uni-solar.com | Photovoltaic laminates - for sloped metal roofs and flat EPDM roofing installations |
| http://www.sharpusa.com/ | Solar panels |
| www.abcsolar.com | Solar Installation Company - South Bay/Los Angeles Area - Free Estimates |
| Furniture | |
www.tempurpedic.com | Best bed available - (NASA Technology) your spend 1/3 of your life sleeping - should be a comfortable surface. |
| Flooring | |
www.plyboo.com | Bamboo Plywood, Flooring, and Paneling |
| www.naturalcork.com | Cork Flooring |
| www.lumberliquidators.com | Cork, bamboo, linoleum, wood floors |
| Low VOC Paints | |
| www.benjaminmoore.com | "Natura" - Zero VOC water based paint, Eco Spec, Aura |
| www.dunnedwards.com | Eco Shield and Enso - Zero VOC - Low Odor |
| www.frazee.com | Envirokoat |
| www.sherwin-willams.com | Duration - Low VOC, Harmony - No VOC |
| www.texcote.com | Cooling Paint - Contains reflective pigments to reduce the heat gain of walls, roofs, etc. |
| www.livingreen.com | All green building materials avaiable - paints, flooring, etc. |
| www.afmsafecoat.com | Environmentally safe paints, primers, natural stains, finishes, sealers, and adhesives |
| Solar/Lunar Information | |
| www.stardate.org/nightsky/moon/ | Moonphase calendar |
| www.sundials.org | North American Sun Dial Society - Photos of various sun dials and information on how to design/make one |
| Appliances | |
| www.dacor.com | |
| www.vikingrange.com | |
| www.wolfappliance.com | |
| www.sears.com | |
| www.subzero.com | |
| http://www.thermador.com | |
| Cabinets | |
| www.kraftmaid.com | |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | |
| www.kohler.com | Plumbing Fixtures - Sinks, Tubs, Faucets, Vanities, Etc. |
| www.americanstandard.com | Plumbing Fixtures - Sinks, Tubs, Faucets, Etc. |
| www.noritz.com | Tankless water heaters |
| Windows/Doors | |
| www.marvin.com | Wood/Vinyl/Fiberglass/Aluminum Windows and Doors |
| www.andersonwindow.com | Wood/Vinyl/Composite/Aluminum Windows and Doors |
| www.pella.com | Wood/Vinyl/Fiberglass/Aluminum Windows and Doors |
| www.fleetwoodusa.com | High End Aluminum Windows and Doors |
| www.milgard.com | Wood/Vinyl/Fiberglass/Aluminum Windows and Doors |
| www.simpsondoor.com | Interior and Exterior Doors |
| www.proline.com | Linear drains for showers |
Art | |
www.dna11.com | Personalized artwork based on your DNA or fingerprints |
| www.md-canvas.com | Personalized art - contemporary images - sky, clouds, water, etc - on canvas no frames needed |
| Landscape | |
| www.shadesails.com | Modern fabric canopies |
| www.theodorepayne.org | California Native Pants - Nursery and information |