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Green Building in South Carolina
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What makes a building green? A green building consumes less energy, water, and natural resources. It creates less waste when built and is healthier for its inhabitants than a standard building.
On this page: SC Green Building Resources | Renovate Green | Build Green | Green Building Products
SC Green Building Sponsors
- Carolina Log Center
Lexington: 803-359-5647 | Toll Free: 866-750-5647
Carolina Log Center builds certified green homes. Anybody can say they build green, but with Carolina Log Center, you get third-party verification from NAHB. Energy Star certificates provide further assurance.
- Green Roof Outfitters
Charleston: 843-364-7653
Green Roof Outfitters is a manufacturer, supplier, and installer of modular green roof systems.
- Rampart Construction
Charleston: 843-559-8875
Specialists in new construction and renovation with an emphasis on sustainable building solutions. Rampart Construction is a member of the US Green Building Council and a Certified Green Professional.
Green Buildings in SC
SC State & Federal Financial Incentives for Green Buildings
SC Green Building Resources
Statewide
- Green Roof Outfitters - a manufacturer, supplier, and installer of modular green roof systems
- Smart Business Recycling Program - Offers information, technical assistance, and workshops to SC businesses
- Sustainability Institute - educating SC homeowners looking to build or renovate by holding workshops on green building techniques - in 2007, they helped SC homeowners save over $400,000 in energy costs!
– SC Green Building Directory - South Carolina products and services that support green building practices
- SC Energy Office - helps residential users save money on utility bills, a good resource for various state incentives for energy efficiency
- SC Habitat for Humanity - good source for salvaged furniture and construction materials
- Recycling Market Development - South Carolina Commerce provides information on SC's recycling economy, recycling resources for businesses, and related employment statistics
- SC for Green - an absolute wealth of SC environmental news, including much about green building & initiatives
- South Carolina Sustainable Deconstruction - deconstructs old buildings to keep waste from landfills
– Sustainable Warehouse - sells used construction materials
- South Carolina Sustainability Network - examples of how people in South Carolina are embracing sustainability, also has informative resources and support
- SC Sustainable Universities Initiative - fostering sustainability education and research, helping SC higher education campuses become more green
- US Green Building Council SC Chapter - LEED certified buildings and green building practices in South Carolina
– Members - list of professionals involved in green buildings in SC
– LEED Accredited Professionals Directory - select SC in the dropdown, then search
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Midlands
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Renovate to Make Your Current Home Green
While some of the more glamorous green building techniques like solar power and wind energy garner plenty of attention, the basics of an airtight and well-insulated house reap real benefits for both your pocketbook and the environment. One of our favorite resources is 45 tips to green any home.
Interested in finding out where you can save energy in your home? Use the Home Energy Saver, an online tool that calculates your energy use and highlights savings opportunities within your home.
Take it one step further and use the Household Environmental Calculator to determine the footprints of your home and lifestyle. Completing the quick survey will generate your Low Impact Living Index and recommend projects that can save you money and reduce your environmental impact.
Sealing and Insulating
Appliances, HVAC, Water Conservation, and Indoor Air Quality
Green Landscaping in South Carolina
How to Build or Buy a Green Home
When purchasing a new home, consider going with an energy-efficient house. Achieving a building standard (such as LEED, Earthcraft, or Energy Star) will not only save you money on your utilities bill, but will also add to the quality of the house, consequently adding to its value. The SC Energy Office provides a guide to understanding sustainable ratings and certifications in SC - requires Adobe Reader.
For more technical information on green building techniques, the Southface Institute in Atlanta has an extensive library of factsheets and technical bulletins that go into detail about each aspect of your home, and how to make them more sustainable. Most of their info is specific to the Southeast, so is useful to SC residents.
Green Building Products
An important aspect to consider when building a green home is the use of local and regional materials as much as possible. The LEED certification process requires that all materials come from within a 500 miles radius from the building site. This is good news for South Carolina businesses, as the push to build green would benefit our state economy.
Green Products Databases and Directories
Thanks for using SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina green buildings!
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