With global environmental concerns and the high cost of fuel on the rise, green building strategies have emerged as an innovative yet creative way to answer the questions and care we have for our future.
More and more people are learning about building green. Green building, or sustainable building, refers to the practice of building structures which has less harmful environmental and human health impact than conventional building techniques. By adopting greener building strategies, we maximize our economic potential while still preserving our environment.
Whatcom County has its own green council known as the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County (BIA) which awards green certifications for environmentally sound building.
The following is a list of green members of the BIA. Visit their site and gain access to all of the green members here in Whatcom County, or come and meet them yourself at the second annual Green Living and Homeowners' Expo at the Ferry Terminal on 1 November.