Will You Be Socially Active in Helping the Environment?

If you want to learn more about green living and environmentally friendly construction, social media is a great place to start.

There are a number of social sites out there, some of which are dedicated to discussing environmental issues and green building.

With social environments in mind, here are just a few ways you can use social media to learn more about the green building industry:

Green Construction and Facebook

A growing number of green construction companies are joining the social ranks by opening Facebook accounts.

Using social media to research and connect with the green building industry is a great way to learn about environmentally friendly residential and commercial construction initiatives.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and many other environmentally-focused construction groups have active Facebook pages.

Whether you want to learn about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification or you just want to stay up to date on green building practices, Facebook makes a great research tool.

Discussing Green Building Topics

From Facebook and Twitter to environmentally centric social sites, social media is the perfect place to strike up a conversation about green construction.

You can use social media to seek out contractors and architects in the green community or you can create your own post on green building topics.

As the following article looks at, whether it’s a general post about green construction materials or a blog entry where Bob Vila discusses green building, the outreach possibilities with social media are endless. If there’s a specific green topic you’d like to discuss, it’s as simple as posting that topic to any number of social sites out there.

Or, if you’ve come across a green discussion already in progress, there’s a good chance you can jump in via the comment section.

Even if you don’t actively participate in green building discussions, simply reading about green building on social media is a great learning experience.

Green Building Blogs

There are hundreds of blogs dedicated to green building.

From architectural salvage blogs to blogs that are focused on cutting edge green construction processes and smart home technology, following green blogs is an effective way to stay on top of the green building movement.

A large majority of green construction companies have blogs associated with their websites.

Green Home Design, Architecture for Humanity, and Sustainable Architecture and Building are just a few of the hundreds of blogs focused on green building and construction.

Green Architecture on Social Media

Although green building initiatives are finding a place in the construction world, there is still a lot the general public doesn’t know about green and sustainable construction. That’s why green construction companies and architects alike are posting pictures of green homes and buildings on photo-friendly social sites.

Facebook, Flickr, Instagram and Pinterest are all great sites to visit if you’re looking for photos and videos of green architecture.

From LEED Certified Homes to green commercial construction, green contractors and architects are increasing their presence via social photos and videos.

If you want to become more active in the green construction movement, consider some of the social avenues mentioned above.

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