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Why Build Green
- Green Building is Ethical Building
- Theology Can Build Support for Green Building
- Green Building Theology Teaches Green Values to Members of Religious Institutions
Three Religious-Environmental Themes
- Creation reveals God’s power. Green building strengthens our relationship with Creation, and thus with God.
- We are responsible to steward, heal and care for creation.
- Religious traditions call us to act justly towards all people. Green building supports environmental justice.
Seven Jewish and Christian Theological Principles for Green Building
- God Created, Owns and Holds the Universe in Being
- An Expression of God, Creation is Good, Holy and Fruitful. Green Building Supports these Aspects of Creation.
- Human Beings are Embedded Stewards with Unique Responsibilities; Sustainability is a Religious Value.
- Religious Facilities Can Become Instruments of Ecological and Social Justice.
- Green Building Expands Religious Communities’ Boundaries
- Green Building Re-Images Religious Purity Laws to Support Life
- A Final Text
Success Stories
Planning & Decision-Making
- Involve All the Voices in Your Community
- Create a Theological Mission Statement for Your Project
- Communicate Effectively and Consistently
- Clarify Your Goals and Educate for Support
- Plan Your Fundraising from the Beginning
- Assemble a Strong Building Committee
- The Benefits of Planning
Your Building Program What it means…how to do it…and with whom
Hiring Architects, Designers & Builders to Help You Build Green
- When Should You Hire Your Architect?
- How To Select Your Architect
- Architect & Builder Interview Questions
- Additional Resource
- Who"s Responsible For What?
- Hold a Design Charette
- Become Familiar with Leed Standards Before Your Architect Starts Designing
Life Cycle Analysis & Assessment
- Involve Potential Donors Early
- Create a Fundraising Committee
- Make a Compelling "Case" for Green Building
Understanding Green Building Costs
- Origin of Products & Materials
- Manufacture of Products
- Comparison of Products & Materials
- Probable Lifespan of Products & Materials
- Disposal of Products & Materials
- Embedded Energy In Products & Materials
Fundraising Green Dollars
Identifying Potential Supporters
Grant Funding & Low-Interest Loans for Green Building
Educating and Engaging your Community
Understand the Potential of your Major Donors