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Sustainable Sources
Online collections of information on sustainable building, eco travel, and Latin American environmental issues. Keyword searchable.
http://www.greenbuilder.com/
Green Design Initiative
An academic-industry-government consortium based at Carnegie-Mellon University to develop research and education programs to improve environmental quality while encouraging sustainable economic development.
http://www.ce.cmu.edu/GreenDesign/
Castleblock
Architects and engineers in Hawai'i specializing in alternative building materials and technologies with a focus on high-performance, recycled content materials. Also dealers for concrete forms, plywood substitute, and recycled rubber lumber products.
http://www.castleblock.com
ResModern
Good overview of sustainable design concepts illustrated by modern design elements.
http://www.resmodern.com
Irish Eco Builders
Photos of strawbale, timber, and thatch projects in Ireland. Also contains many links to thatch, strawbale, and green building sites.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~greenbuild/
Ecological Home Ideas
Publisher of ecoLogical Home Ideas magazine. Links to suppliers, resources, and organizations dealing with sustainable residential architecture and products. Site also has a discussion forum.
http://www.ecologicalhomeideas.com
EPA Green Building
A gateway to numerous U.S. Environmental Protection Agency webpages on how to improve the environmental performance of buildings, with sections covering energy use, building materials, indoor air quality, water conservation and waste.
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/
Green Building Services
Sustainable design consultants providing LEED project management, design consultation, workshops & training, technical analysis, and specification assistance. Includes reports on several sustainable design strategies.
http://www.greenbuildingservices.com/
Environmental Design & Construction Magazine
Bi-monthly magazine about sustainable building for professionals. Includes article archives, product information, and industry resources.
http://www.edcmag.com/
Green Home Building
Focuses on sustainable architecture strategies, natural building methods, and examples of vernacular architecture, with lists of books and related web sites. Also information on dealing with building codes when using natural building materials.
http://www.greenhomebuilding.com
EnvironDesign
Annual conference on sustainable design with workshops, product vendors, networking, and roundtable discussions.
http://www.environdesign.com/
ecospecifier
A knowledge base of environmentally-preferable buildings, interiors and landscapes in Australia. It is a tool for designers, builders, home owners and researchers.
http://www.ecospecifier.org/
Green Building Alliance
Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that provides expert services and reliable information to facilitate green building solutions-- and, in the process, helps our region thrive.
http://www.gbapgh.org/
Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction
International group that seeks to promote sustainable construction. Sponsors regional and global award competitions, funds projects, and organizes seminars. Good conceptual information on sustainable construction.
http://www.holcimfoundation.org
US Green Building Council
A leading non-profit organization in the dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. Developers of the LEED building rating system.
http://www.usgbc.org
Newton House
Information related to sustainable construction in Queensland Australia. Includes links to related sites in Australia.
http://www.newtonhouse.info/default.htm
Living Homes
Produces a line of homes featuring modern design and green materials. Shows sample interiors and exteriors.
http://www.livinghomes.us/
Advanced Buildings
Products and tools for designing 20,000 to 80,000 SF non-residential buildings using integrated design methodologies to produce high-performance buildings.
http://www.poweryourdesign.com
Earth Advantage Sustainable Building
Program supported by Portland (OR) General Electric Company to support sustainable design of residential and commercial projects with consulting services and the Earth Advantage certification program. Program also certifies builders and remodelers. Site also contains technology reports, links to information sites, and events in the Portland area.
http://www.earthadvantage.org
Ecostruct
Building company based in South Shropshire, UK promoting the concepts of sustainable development and environmental awareness within the construction industry. Projects include barn conversions and individual houses with emphasis on energy-efficiency and low environmental impact. Site includes a good overview of several of the key issues involved in sustainable architecture.
http://www.ecostruct.co.uk
The Green Iguana
The project consists of eight homes which can be rented by consumers, authorities and other organisations, to experience the high standards used to build these bio-ecological houses.
http://www.leguaan.com
Sustaining: tower blocks
a resource portal for sustainable refurbishment of tower blocks. The project will re-evaluate existing practice in terms of the designs and strategies for refurbishment of tower blocks.
http://www.sustainingtowers.org
Better Bricks
Information and resources about building energy efficiency for designers, owners and operators provided by the NorthWest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
http://www.betterbricks.com/
Sustainable Building Sourcebook Contents
A collection of information and sources of materials, assistance, and further research on many aspects of sustainable construction and remodeling.
http://www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/con...
Sustainability Works
A complete development tool anyone interested in adopting a sustainable approach to housing development and regeneration, including housing associations, local authorities, consultants, contractors and developers.
http://www.sustainabilityworks.org.uk/
Environmental Design Research Association
An international, interdisciplinary organization that focuses on environmental design research that examines the interrelationships between people and their built environments. Hosts conferences, publishes papers, and allocates student research grants. Also supports special interest networks.
http://www.edra.org/
Altwals Alternative Landscape Materials
Describes the potential uses for sustainable landscape materials, such as rammed earth, corrugated cardboard bales, adobe, fly ash concrete, straw bale, earth bag construction, and cast earth.
http://www.caed.asu.edu/altwals/
Northwest EcoBuilding Guild
Association of building professionals and homeowners interested in ecologically sustainable building. Offers fact sheets and newsletters, event listing, and resource directory.
http://www.ecobuilding.org/
Green-Haus
Sustainable design research and consulting for architects, builders/developers, agencies and owners. Specialist in technical Internet research regarding environmental aspects relating to buildings and design.
http://home.earthlink.net/~dlombard
GreenHomeGuide
Reviews and advice for green remodeling and living. Articles, directories of recommended products and green building professionals and retailers.
http://www.GreenHomeGuide.com
Passive-On Project
Group developing design guidelines and tools for passive houses for both cooling and heating dominated climates. Focus is on European climates.
http://www.passive-on.org
Green October
Environmental consulting firm based in New York City. Services include alternate environmental strategies, research, specifications, and material assessments. Experience with Battery Park City's Residential Environmental Guidelines.
http://www.greenoctober.com
Green Building Council of Australia
Group seeking to promote sustainable development and to encourage the property industry to implement green building programs, technologies, design practices, and operations. Developed the Green Star rating tool for evaluating building design.
http://www.gbcaus.org
Loken Builders
Construction and consulting company focusing on energy and resource efficient construction methods and materials.
http://www.lokenbuilders.com/
iGreenBuild
Contains articles, on-line bookstore, product and services vendor information, news items, and a sustainable events calendar. E-mail newsletter available with archive copies on the site.
http://www.igreenbuild.com/
Building Science Corporation
Boston-based architecture and building science consulting firm. Site contains many articles about sustainable building practices and guides for house design based on climate type.
http://www.buildingscience.com/default.htm
Energy Design Tools
Software tools to analysis climate, sunlight, and building construction. Includes links to climate data files used by the programs. Developed at UCLA to run on PC compatible computers running DOS 3.1 or higher and Windows 95/98/NT.
http://www2.aud.ucla.edu/energy-design-too...
Metafore
Group that seeks to change business practices to be environmentally responsible, especially regarding forest products. They produce several documents on integrating environmental values with business practices, including "Wood for Building Green".
http://www.metafore.org/
Aspen Publishers - Environment Journals
Publishers of the Energy Design Update newsletter.
http://www.aspenpublishers.com/environment...
Solar Bubble Build
Interior-environment control system that uses liquid bubble insulation, dynamic liquid cooling, and solar energy collection based on the principles of the Solaroof developed by Richard Nelson.
http://solarbubblebuild.com
GreenStreet Construction and Consulting
Construction firm specializing in high-performance green building for both new construction and renovation. Also provide LEED consulting and solar, wind, and geothermal energy system design and installation.
http://www.greenstreetinc.com
Framework
Distinctive modular pre-engineered structures for use as schools, classrooms and sports buildings. Also will design new unique modular buildings.
http://www.frameworkcdm.com/home/
The Natural Home Building Source
Sustainable, passive solar, do-it-yourself house plans are featured with interior planterbeds, composting toilets, greywater recycling and septic system products.
http://www.thenaturalhome.com
Temporary Desert Structures Project
Structures for Burning Man, or camping in the Black Rock Desert, must be designed for the extreme heat, severe wind storms, and sudden rains of northwestern Nevada. Lots of technical advice about building environmentally appropriate structures.
http://www.geocities.com/potatotrap/tech/b...
Strawbale Studio Natural Building Project
Gives information on natural building, thatching, ecovillages, permaculture and sustainable living.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/...
Sustainable Condo
An educational traveling display to illustrate and promote leading-edge sustainable building design, products, technologies, and systems. Based in Vancouver Canada.
http://www.sustainablecondo.com
GreenHomeNYC
GreenHomeNYC facilitates the adoption of sustainable building methods and materials by owners of small residential and commercial buildings in New York City. Includes links and listing of local events.
http://www.greenhomenyc.org/
Scottish Ecological Design Association
Association formed to promote ecological issues for the Scottish building industry. Produces a magazine, sponsors lectures, seminars & workshops, and responds to government initiatives. Site includes their design guide "Design and Detailing for Deconstruction" to make it easier to reuse materials.
http://www.seda2.org/
Elements
Sustainable Design consulting division of BNIM Architects in Kansas City, MO. Good reading list of books that inspire change.
http://elements.bnim.com
Tirone Nunes
Promotes, conceives, and studies the viability of bioclimatic buildings in the housing, office, commercial sectors and sport centers.
http://www.tironenunes.pt/
Architectural Green Solar Network
Netzwerk für alle Bereiche des solaren und ökologischen Bauens. agsn ist ein Netzwerk mit dem Ziel, der Umweltzerstörung in allen Bereichen der gebauten Umwelt entgegenzuwirken.
http://www.agsn.de/
Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McDowell Architects
Architecture firm with a focus on sustainable architecture. Includes research papers on other methods than LEED of assessing building performance.
http://www.bnim.com/fmi/xsl/index.xsl
Environmental Building News
A leading periodical on environmentally responsible design and construction. Site contains detailed articles, reviews, and news stories.
http://www.buildinggreen.com/
HOK Sustainable Design News
News about HOK's sustainable planning, design, and delivery strategies.
http://www.hoksustainabledesign.com
Green Advantage
Voluntary training and certification program for construction professionals that is allied with the U. S. Green Building Council. Certification is based on the University of Florida's Build Green & Profit workshop that teaches concepts and techniques to conserve resources more effectively while profitably producing energy and water efficient housing.
http://www.greenadvantage.org
World Green Building Council
A global not-for-profit organisation working to transform the property industry towards sustainability through its members - national Green Building Councils.
http://www.worldgbc.org
Natural Logic
Consulting firm that assists companies and communities improve their environmental performance by using ecological models to reduce waste and energy use. E-letter, primer on sustainability, and links to articles and other resources.
http://www.natlogic.com/index.html
Oikos Green Building Library
Articles and selections from books about sustainable design and energy efficiency. Includes a green products directory, classifieds, and bookstore.
http://oikos.com/library/index.html
LISA: Life Cycle Analysis In Sustainable Architecture
Providers of a life cycle decision support tool to calculate the environmental impact of a building. Also provides a range of impact attributes.
http://www.lisa.au.com
Development Center for Appropriate Technology
Supporting the development and use of sustainable approaches to meeting human and ecological needs through the appropriate use of technology.
http://www.dcat.net/
Green Building Encyclopedia - Design, Construction, Water Conservation, Energy
Green building design guide with resources on the LEED exam, indoor air quality, water conservation, environmental construction products, straw bale, and energy-star appliances. For homebuilders, architects, engineers, real estate developers.
http://www.whygreenbuildings.com
Paladino Green Building Strategies
Design/development to incorporate green building strategies and sustainable development approaches to create a new kind of building.
http://www.palcon.com/
Ecotone Publishing
Publishers of books on green architecture and design. Site includes links to other resources and documentation for their green architecture textbook, curriculum, and study guide based on "The Philosophy of Sustainable Design".
http://www.ecotonedesign.com
Construct Ireland
Contains information, articles, daily news items, and a directory of contacts relating to sustainable construction in Ireland. A monthly e-mail newsletter is available by subscription.
http://constructireland.ie
Green Building Press
Publishers of Building for a Future magazine and the Green Building Bible in the United Kingdom.
http://www.newbuilder.co.uk
VIROtech Friendly Technology
Source of simple, environmentally responsive, cost effective products.
http://www.virotech.com.au
The Benchley Project
An independent Design-Build project by three students of Texas A&M University to develop a sustainable living complex. Contains photos of construction of the straw bale house.
http://www.larsstanley.com/arch/benchley/
Green Building Concepts
information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
http://www.greenconcepts.com
Green Building at Penn State
A research program in sustainable construction at Penn State University Department of Architectural Engineering. Includes a multi-university program exploring sustainable housing solutions for American Indians.
http://www.engr.psu.edu/greenbuild/
Building Concerns
Supporting ecologically sustainable design and building. Includes the Interior Concerns Resource Guide, a sourcebook of information and product suppliers of more sustainable and healthy building and interior materials and products.
http://www.interiorconcerns.com/
Seven Generations Natural Builders
Group that teaches workshops throughout USA in cob, straw bale, and other natural building methods. Site includes definitions of various methods and list of book and web site resources.
http://sgnb.com/intro.php
Sustainable Settlement in Southern Africa
Provides a central point of access to information and organizations in southern Africa to support sustainable development. Addresses the issues of sustainable development in developing countries.
http://www.sustainablesettlement.co.za
Center for Research in Alternate Systems of Energy
Design dissertation project outlining the use of alternate energy systems and principles of climatic architecture to reduce energy consumption in buildings. Includes a pilot project for a research campus. Good explanatory diagrams.
http://mhathwar.tripod.com/thesis
Vital Signs Project
A curriculum materials development effort to examine a physical building's performance. Includes resource packages available for downloading and case studies.
http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/vitalsigns/
Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
Research and design center for sustainable building practices run by Pliny Fisk. [Requires Flash]
http://www.cmpbs.org/
YourHomePlanet
An environmental building design web directory - links, resources, and tools.
http://www.yourhomeplanet.com
The Green Engineer
Sustainable design consulting firm. Services include LEED Certification, plan review, charette facilitation, mechanical engineering, and energy modeling. Site includes a list of ideas and technologies for making your building green.
http://www.greenengineer.com
USGBC New Mexico Chapter
Formerly the Green Alliance. Group based in Albuquerque NM that promotes green development through tours, seminars, standards, and educational displays.
http://www.usgbc.org/chapters/newmexico/
Sustainable Architecture: Eco Design and Landscaping, Urbanism
An archive of information about sustainable architecture and urbanism collected by Robert D. Hotten, MLA
http://www.aloha.net/~laumana/
The Tofte Project
Interactive tour of the Tofte Project and cabin, and the principles of sustainable architecture that were used in the cabin's design and construction.
http://www.tofteproject.info
Boulder Green Building Guild
An association of building professionals in Boulder County, Colorado focused on making green building common practice. Includes calendar of events.
http://www.bgbg.org
Natural Resources Defense Council
Articles, links, reports, unpublished research, policy and technical analysis, and Congressional testimony relating to sustainable design and construction.
http://www.nrdc.org/cities/default.asp
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