Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1976 as a Christian organization, together we have helped more than 62 million people in countries around the world build their futures on their own terms through access to decent housing. We’ve done that by working alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope.
To learn more, visit habitat.org.
Ecohaus, formerly Environmental Home Center, is the oldest sustainable building materials supply company in the Northwest. Our products include wood, marmoleum, & cork flooring, wool & plant fiber carpets, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, low toxic paints & finishes, recycled cotton insulation, tile and more.
The ecoHOME Network Mission:
Through the continued Development, Promotion and Expansion of The ecoHOME Network, our Mission is dedicated to improving Homes & Buildings, through education and advocacy, with the goal of minimal Environmental impact for maximum Benefit to Community & Sustainability. Our web portal is focused on giving Homeowners, Designers & Builders a place to learn the principles of sustainable building practices within a local perspective, to find the resources, skills & personnel necessary for creating healthier and more efficient homes in an affordable way, and to remove the obstacles between Sustainable Ideas and Actual Positive Environmental and Social Achievement.
The ecoHOME Network Vision:
• The accelerated transformation of the built environment into a key element in a sustainable and healthy future, accessible to all.
The ecoHOME Network will work to:
• Leverage traditional & emerging technologies to accelerate & improve the planning & construction of sustainable buildings & communities.
• Nurture symbiotic relationships within the Sustainable Marketplace for the Common Goal of a healthier sustainable future.
• Influence traditional manufacturers to strive for impactful & progressive improvement in their product’s Environmental & Social Footprint.
• Promote best design practices and guidelines for Sustainable Construction.
• Advocate for green high efficiency buildings, green energy solutions & waste reduction & recycling.
• Develop educational and promotional tools to support the adoption of sustainable design and construction practices.
The ecoHOME Network Battle Cry suggestions:
• Net Positive Energy for All!
• Sustainability as the goal = Profit for All!
• Sustainability = Profitability
• Sustainably Profitable Construction