Links to John D. Wagner's magazine columns.

For John D. Wagner's columns in LBM Journal, visit www.lbmjournal.com/ and search John Wagner to see a list of his work.

For John D. Wagner's columns in Qualified Remodeler ("QR"), visit this link to see a list for 2011 work:

http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=45&year=2011

...or this link for 2010 QR work: http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=45&year=2010

...or this link for 2009 QR work: http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=45&year=2009

...or this link for 2008 QR work: http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=45&year=2008

...or this link for 2007 QR work: http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=45&year=2007

For John D. Wagner's columns in Residential Design and Build ("RDB"), visit this link to see his 2011 work:

http://www.rdbmagazine.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=50&year=2011

...or this link for 2010 RDB work: http://www.rdbmagazine.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=50&year=2010

...or this link for 2009 RDB work: http://www.rdbmagazine.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=50&year=2009

...or this link for 2008 RDB work: http://www.rdbmagazine.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=50&year=2008

...or this link for 2007 RDB work: http://www.rdbmagazine.com/publication/bio.jsp?pubId=1&contribId=50&year=2007

Some Great Web Links...


BuildingGreen, Inc. www.buildinggreen.com
BuildingGreen is an independent company that provides accurate, unbiased, and timely information about green design and products. BuildingGreen brings this research to you – partially free, partially for a subscription fee – through its publications: Environmental Building News, the GreenSpec directory of green products, and the BuildingGreen Suite for online research.

Green Building Advisor www.greenbuildingadvisor.com
Great green product database (searchable to the brand name level) and 1,000 green CAD plans in .dwg formats.

California Air Resources Board (CARB) www.carb.ca.gov
CARB is the California state agency that regulates air quality. Its policies often have national implications.

Carpet and Rug Institute/Green Label www.carpetrug.com
CRI performs independent testing of carpets and rugs to check for chemical emissions.

The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) www.coolroofs.org
CRRC is an independent organization that rates roofing products for their ability to reflect or emit heat.

Department of Energy (DOE) www.doe.gov
DOE promotes America’s energy security through reliable, clean, and affordable energy. DOE’s website has an expansive offering of free material focused on energy consumption and energy efficiency.

US DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) www.eere.energy.gov
This site offers authoritative information on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Database of State Incentives www.dsireusa.org
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information.

DOE’s State-by-State List of Green Resources www.eere.energy.gov/states/alternatives/resources_by_state.cfm

Environmental Home Center (a.k.a ecohaus) www.environmentalhomecenter.com
A catalog source for green building products.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.gov
EPA’s website provides a wealth of free information, including lists and sources of products that are in compliance with EPA’s various programs.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) www.fsc.org
FSC is an international not-for-profit membership-based organization created to reward good forest management.

Green Building Blocks www.greenbuildingblocks.com
Green Building Blocks is an online resource for green design and product information.

Green Building Supply www.greenbuildingsupply.com
A catalog source for green building products.

Green California www.green.ca.gov
The State of California’s green building standards are outlined here, and they offer good guidance to homes built anywhere.

Greenguard www.greenguard.org
The Greenguard Certification Program (run by the Greenguard Environmental Institute) certifies low-emitting products for indoor air quality.

Green Funding Resources www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm
EPA’s a summary of national green building funding opportunities.

Green Seal www.greenseal.org
Green Seal provides environmental testing and certification for a wide range of materials, including building materials.

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute www.icpi.org
A helpful website that offers excellent resources, installation tips, and material sources for concrete pavers.

NAHB Green Resources www.nahbgreen.org/WhoIsGreen/pro_findprogram.aspx
NAHB’s list of local green programs.

Sustainable Forest Initiative www.SFIprogram.org
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) label is a sign you are buying wood and paper products from a responsible source, backed by a rigorous, third-party certification audit.

U.S.G.B.C.’s List of Local Programs www.greenhomeguide.org/green_home_programs/other_green_homebuilding_programs.html
U.S. Green Building Council’s local green building programs.