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GBlogo_newThe Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental
impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants.


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News and Updates 


Environmentally Responsible Building Course offered at SCC Fall 2009 ...more

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency ...more

Green Economic Recovery Resources - usgbc.org

SWEEP Publishes Guide on Programs for Increasing Energy and Resource
Efficiency in New Homes and Commercial Buildings ...more (pdf/72kb/2pp)

Congress Passage of Energy Improvement Act of 2008 ...more (pdf/50kb/5pp)

Seeking Input for Residential Rating Checklist Update 

Summary of Proposed Changes  |  Draft Green Building Checklist
The green building of today is quickly becoming the building standards of tomorrow. Scottsdale’s residential Green Building Rating Checklist is being updated to reflect national building code changes, construction industry trends, and evolving federal, state and municipal energy/environmental policy. A draft of the revisions has been completed and available above for review. The proposed revisions also builds upon Scottsdale’s experience gained since the inception of the program in 1998. The updated rating checklist is expected to be launched in September 2009.


Scottsdale Postpones its 2008/2009 Green Building Expos

The City has recently postponed its 2008 & 2009 Green Building Expos to redefine outreach efforts as we plan for the future of development in Scottsdale. ...more


New Municipal Green Building Policies Report: Strategies for Transforming Building Practices in the Private Sector

The past few years have seen a tremendous surge in municipal green building policies. A growing number of local governments recognize that changing building practices is important not only for conserving scarce natural resources and preventing pollution, but also for improving health and productivity and achieving economic sustainability. This report reviews more than 30 municipal policies that aim to advance green building in the private sector by (1) establishing mandatory green building criteria;(2) providing expedited review as an incentive for green building; or (3) offering other direct financial incentives for green building, including grants, fee waivers, tax breaks, and bonus development - for more information go to: http://www.elistore.org/reports_detail.asp?ID=11295

Major Victory Towards More Efficient Homes (pdf/237kb/3pp)

Arizona Dept. of Real Estate approval of EcoBroker designation courses

Scottsdale Earns Coveted LEED Gold Certification (pdf/61kb/1p)


Architecture 2030 - Climate Change and the Built Environment


Arizona Green Building Survey Results
 - This survey was was undertaken by SolarTerra LLC and developed with input from faculty at Yavapai College,
the Ecosa Institute and members of the Scottsdale Green Building Program.

Green' bandwagon will need brakes (pdf/12kb/2pp)

Green Building Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes


Green Building Program Awards


Scottsdale adopts LEED Gold Policy


Events

Green Building Lecture Series 
Solar Lecture Series  
Southwest Build-It-Green Expo and Conference - March 13-14, 2009
Green Building Expo Website

Thursdays on City Cable 11

Green Building Programs
Sustainable Scottsdale & Build It Green
Please See Cable 11 Program Schedule for Air Times

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/citycable11.asp 

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Publications

 

Program Overview
 (pdf/97kb/2pp)

 

Green Home Buyers Guide  
(pdf/423kb/2pp)

 

GB Remodeling Workbook 
(pdf/.23mb/64pp)

Green Home Remodeling Tips 
(pdf/40kb/2pp)

 

Landscape Revitalization Workbook   
(pdf/1.3mb/44pp)

Resources


General

Green Design Principles
Green Home Remodeling Tips  (pdf/41kb/2pp)
Green Building Papers
Green Building and the International Codes  (pdf/3mb/129pp)
Resource Links (pdf/67kb/2pp)
USGBC Green Home Guide
Climatic Responsible Building Books (pdf/33kb/2pp)
Green Building Reference Books (pdf/82kb/6pp)

GB Expo Info
2007 Green Building EXPO Directory (pdf/482kb/6pp) 
2006 Green Building EXPO Directory  (pdf/4.5mb/22pp)
2005 Green Building EXPO Directory  (pdf/1.4mb/16pp)

Solar

AZ Solar Center
Solar HOA Ruling 
 (pdf/150kb/2pp)
Solar Providers (pdf/29kb/1p)
Shade Overhang Dimensions  (pdf/40kb/1p)
Solar Incentives(pdf/38kb/2pp)
Model Solar Panel Placement Guidelines (pdf/8mb/44pp)
Scottsdale's Solar System/ Green Digital Submittals
Solar Panel Placement Design Guidelines For Single Family Homes

Plan/Build
Architectural and Engineering Design Guidelines 
Building Resource Center 
Codes,Ordinances and Regulatory Documents 
 

Water 

Graywater Guidelines

Water Conservation Department

Waste Management

Construction Waste Recycling   (pdf/51kb/5pp)
Refuse and Recycling

Materials
Pourous Paving Alternatives   (pdf/66kb/3pp)


Green Building Educational Packets

Contacts

Mailing Address

City of Scottsdale
Green Building Program
7447 E Indian School Rd, Suite 125
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-312-7080

New Lecture Address 

Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N Granite Reef Road
(NW corner of McDowell and Granite Reef, behind the convenience store)