Green buildings are healthier places to live and work, require less costly maintainance, use less energy and of course, cause less damage to the environment.

The newly completed Energy Technology Center, at Sonoma State University, designed by local green architect George Beeler, is a local example of a Green Building. The 2,200 square foot building is 80% more efficient in its use of energy than a conventional building of its size. For more information about the building contact George Beeler: www.aimgreen.com or 707-763-3300. Another local resource is the Redwood Empire Green Building Council. For information, contact: Pete Gang, 707-762-4838 or email: pete@commonsensedesign.com

NATURAL BUILDING MATERIALS SOURCES
The following is the beginning of a natural materials source list. If you have any information on natural building materials in or near Petaluma, please let us know! dragonflygraphics@earthlink.net

AURO Natural Paints and Finishes
Nontoxic paints and finishes for their home. AURO also now sells a household glue. The store itself has been painted with the products. It is located across the street from Copperfields Books and next door to Vitamin Planet.

Hendricksen Naturlich Flooring and Interiors in Sebastopol has all kinds of great flooring materials for your home, including bamboo (looks like hardwood but is sustainably grown) Their showroom is in downtown Sebastopol on 7120 Keating Avenue 707/829-3959 • www.naturalfloors.net

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