B. Shelter and buildings

CATEGORY B – SHELTER, BUILDINGS

Criteria: Energy efficient house design and non-toxic materials only

B1. Construction materials

• 1.1 Timber growers and suppliers, community timber plantations.
• 1.2 Stone and gravel, earth materials.
• 1.3 Plumbing and piping, drainage, roofing.
• 1.4 Bricks and concrete products (tanks, blocks, etc.)
• 1.5 Tiles and surfaces, paints (non-toxic)
• 1.6 Furniture and fittings.
• 1.7 Tools and fasteners, tool sharpening services and repairs, glues and tapes.
• 1.8 Library and research resources.
• 1.9 Current state of housing in the region (numbers seeking housing, rentals available).
• 1.10 Sources of toxins and unsafe materials in buildings, appliances, furnishings, paints and glues; high voltage equipment.

B2. Energy systems

• 2.1 Home appliances for energy conservation and efficiency, energy saving and insulation.
• 2.2 Hot water systems, solar systems.
• 2.3 Space heating and house design for the region.
• 2.4 Power generation systems for region: current and proposed.
• 2.5 Appropriate technology groups, research centers and demonstrations.
• 2.6 Designers of low energy home systems and buildings.
• 2.7 Sources of information, publications, trade literature, and library resources.
• 2.8 Reliable contractors and builders.

B3. Wastes, recycling

• 3.1 Sewage and greywater disposal (domestic).
• 3.2 Compost systems and organics.
• 3.3 Solid wastes disposal and collection (boxes, bottles, plastics).
• 3.4 Occupations based on waste recycling.

B4. Regulations, Fees, Permits and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

• 4.1 Santa Cruz County ADU - Fees and Permits
• 4.2 Examples of green buildings
• 4.3 Reliable contractors and builders
• 4.4 Santa Cruz County Planning and Zoning Information