Mold Information & Resource Links:

MN GreenStar is the residential building certification standard designed specifically to address, support and educate regarding Green Building practices and processes as they are specific to building within the State of MN. www.mngreenstar.org. MN GreenStar is located at 2960 Centre Pointe Drive – Roseville, MN 55113 USA. You may also contact us by phone at 651-697-1954 or by fax at 651-697-7599.

The US Green Building Council is the commercial building certification standard designed specifically to address, educate and support Green Building practices and is better known for starting the LEED Certification Process for commercial as well as residential projects www.usgbc.org The US Green Building Council is located at 1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036.  Customer Service number is 1-800-795-1747.

The National Association of Home Builders Green Organization has developed a residential building certification standard designed to address, educate and support Green Building practices throughout the United States www.nahbgreen.org The National Association of Home Builders is bringing green to the mainstream with the NAHB National Green Building Program (NAHB Green) for all home builders and remodelers.

Builder & Industry Associate Membership Associations:

www.bamn.org The Builders Association of Minnesota is located at 525 Park Street, Suite 150 St. Paul, MN 55103. You may also contact us by phone at 1-800-654--7783 or 651-646-7959 or by fax at 651-646-7599.

www.batconline.org The Builders Association of the Twin Cities is located at 2960 Centre Pointe Drive – Roseville, MN 55113 USA. You may also contact us by phone at 651-697-1954 or by fax at 651-697-7599.

www.cmbaonline.org The Central Minnesota Builders Association is located at 1124 West St. Germain Street St. Cloud, MN 56301. You may also contact us by phone at Phone: 320.251.4382 or Fax: 320.251.3754

www.nahb.org The National Association of Home Builders National Association of Home Builders: Foundation and Groundwater Issues

www.builderbooks.com, "Residential Water Problems Prevention and Solutions", Home Builder Press, 1994.

NAHB Research Center: Weather Barrier "Moisture Protection of Wood Sheathing." New York City Department of Health www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.html , "Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments."

Green Building Guidelines and Product Resources:

A resource on green communities throughout the United States outlining how these communities increase the resale value of the homes that are built there utilizing energy efficient & Green Building techniques which are superior to existing new home construction. www.mngreencommunities.org

Available to visit during the MN State Fair the Eco Home is a complete experience with lush rain gardens, a cutting-edge eco home, and displays on renewable energy, organic products and services, the Eco Experience is the one place to stop and learn about adopting a “greener” lifestyle. www.ecoexperience.org

The Green Home Guide provides expert advice on what is in a green home that is catered to homeowners. www.greenhomeguide.com

Home Smart is a FREE resource for homeowners regarding home maintenance. www.home-smart.org

Energy Star – Information on Energy Star products, how to get a house certified and where to find an Energy Star rater in your area. www.energystar.gov

The HOP Shop is a great source for environmentally responsible construction; energy generation technologies, efficient vehicles and automotive aftermarket products and many other services for environmentally responsible living that will help reduce the impact on our natural resources and your pocketbook.  These technologies are showcased in "Technology Tours" that explain the products and services in simple language and help you make the selection that's right for you! www.hopshop.net

RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) - Includes rater information to obtain the HERS Score. www.natresnet.org

Resource for energy efficient windows www.efficientwindows.org

MN Building Materials Database – The Minnesota Building Materials Database is a vehicle to document, evaluate, and disseminate usable information on sustainable materials, products, systems and services for the commercial and residential building construction industry in Minnesota. www.buildingmaterials.umn.edu

Sustainable Building Products and Materials (MPCA) www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/greenbuilding/products.cfm

High Performance Building Database – In-depth information and data on high-performance, green building projects across the United States and abroad. www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database/partnering.cfm

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) – Provides information regarding product labels. www.iso.org

Path (Public-Private Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology) – Product evaluation, research on advanced housing technologies. www.pathnet.org

Dovetail Partners – Information on forest certifications. www.dovetailinc.org

The Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center – Source for explanations of environmental rules for the construction industry. www.cicacenter.org

Building carbon neutral – Estimation of CO2 of a whole construction project. http://buildingcarbonneutral.org

MN Habitat ReStores – Locations throughout Minnesota that accept and sell quality used and building surplus supplies.   www.hfhmn.org

Living Green Expo: www.livinggreen.org, Making choices and taking action to lead healthier and more sustainable lives, 365 days a year.

Planet Green: planetgreen.discovery.com, Planet Green is the first and only 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network with a robust online presence and community.

Green Building Government and Educational Processes:

California Department of Health Services: www.cal-iaq.org/mold9803.htm , "Indoor Air Quality Info Sheet"

Carpet and Rug Institute: www.carpet-rug.com, "Caring for Water-Damaged Carpet," Carpet & Rug Institute, 800-882-8846

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30333

www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4909a3.htm, "Update: Pulmonary Hemorrhage/Hemosiderosis Among Infants-Cleveland, Ohio, 1993-1996," MMWR Weekly, March 10, 2000, 49(09);180-4, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333

EPA: Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes www.montana.edu/wwwcxair, "Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes," U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation Indoor Environments Division, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Mail code: 6609J, Washington, DC 20460

EPA: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings - www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/mold_remediation.html , "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings," U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation Indoor Environments Division, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Mail code: 6609J, Washington, DC 20460

EPA: Mold Resources: www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/moldresources.html, EPA's Mold Resources. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation Indoor Environments Division, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Mail code: 6609J, Washington, DC 20460

FEMA: Flood Restoration: www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_570_,00.html, "Repairing Your Flooded Home," FEMA L-198, August 1992, FEMA P.O. Box 2012, Jessup, MD, 20794-2012

Institute of Medicine: Conference Proceedings on Asthma: www.nap.edu, "Clearing the Air: Asthma and Indoor Air Exposures," 2000, Institute of Medicine, National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC.

Johns Hopkins University Asthma and Allergy: Mold Control in the House: www.hopkins-allergy.org/rhinitis/therapeutics-house.html, Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center, 5501 Hopkins Bayview Cir., Baltimore, MD.

American Board of Industrial Hygiene: Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist - www.abih.org, 6015 West St. Joseph, Suite 102, Lansing, MI 48917-3980

www.astm.org, "Moisture Analysis and Condensation Control in Building Envelopes - MNL40," 2001, ASTM, West Conshohocken, PA.