Green Design excellent info on passive solar fundamentals, natural building, xeriscape, permaculture, & more technical assistance to recipients of HOME grants in incorporating sustainable design into affordable housing Innovation in Building Envelopes & Environmental Systems certification process for California licensed building professionals "the green roof industry resource portal" national standards for high-performance, sustainable buildings tool for overlaying environmental issues on the design, construction, and operation of both new and renovated facilities serves professionals whose work promotes sustainable design and construction tree house design, consultation and construction services |
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Sustainability |
Learning Center design inspiration from nature's models |
Sustainable Development |
Organizations fifty-seven patterns for an ecologically restorative, socially just, and reliably prosperous society The Online Journal of Ecological Design current information on environmental issues "fostering a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure world" implementing McDonough Braungart Cradle to Cradle design principles promoting a sustainable future through policy research, information exchange, analysis, and advocacy working with multi-national businesses and governments to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future serving economically disadvantaged people by providing access to technologies that can help improve their lives Studies in Development, Environment and Security tools to create beautiful, functional, meaningful places grassroots approach to ecology that emphasizes sustainability, community self-determination and regional self-reliance shifting the economy and public policy towards sustainability inspiring business, civil society, and government to foster efficient and restorative use of natural, human and other capital devoted to the advancement and promotion of the value methodology Creating Energy Smart Communities (a US Department of Energy project) linking citizens to resources and one another to create healthy, vital, sustainable communities accelerating the implementation of sustainable development through broader, integrated information and communications providing solutions to global problems using renewable energy and appropriate technology promoting cleaner and more efficient cities and industries in Asia diverse community of websites dedicated to promoting sustainability |
Residential Building summarizes the advantages of several wood-efficient approaches to design, material selection, & construction extensive information about sustainable architecture and natural building house plans incorporating healthy building materials, construction techniques and design promotes policies that make housing a national priority online concept of Sarah Susanka's invaluable bestseller Supporting the Advancement of Green Architecture plethora of information! The Industry's Online Community excellent technical information resource |
Construction Methods ICF product made from cement bonded wood fiber built from earth-filled superadobe coils all about insulating concrete forms overview of natural building techniques woderfully comprehensive! housing unit based on nature's strongest, most efficient shapes framing techniques that reduce the lumber while maintaining the structural integrity of the building research and development of modern earth construction technologies all about structural insulating panels |
Sustainable Materials how to ensure a wood product is environmentally sound soy bean based spray-in-place polyurethane foam insulation water-saving fixtures information, products, & service providers comprehensive, interactive catalog that makes researching and comparing products fast and easy bamboo, cork, recycled glass tile, linoleum, stones, reclaimed & sustainable woods FSC Certified wood & bamboo flooring green building materials and supplies including non-toxic paint, natural carpets, sustainable wood products, & insulation EPA resource with information on over 600 products and services The Sustainable Forest Products Resource where to find green products listings for over 1,700 green building products with environmental data & manufacturer information environmentally responsible preservative access manufacturers' websites for product specifications, CAD details and CSI-formatted specs |
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Natural Resources & Conservation "Saving the Land that Sustains Us" Conservation, Preservation, Restoration promotes environmental education and charitable giving through workplace giving campaigns links science, economics and law to solve society's most urgent environmental problems promotes responsible forest management globally by certifying forest products library of various natural songs and photos improves environmental and natural resource policymaking worldwide through social science research |
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Healthy Living |
Food fostering family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economies and promotes social justice |
Outdoors California guide to outdoor retailers, rentals centers, guide services, schools, clubs, events, & more outdoor recreational and travel information |
Transportation & Travel The World of Electric, Hybrid, & Fuel Cell Vehicles promoting advanced transportation technologies source of innovative travel industry practices that advance community, business, and travelers' interests |
Sports & Exercise athletic event calendar Bay Area competitive women's running team "A Drinking Club with a Running Problem" |
Transportation: San Francisco Bay Area |
Careers, Education, & Conferences "Action Without Borders" "Jobs that change the world" "Get out. Do good." local message boards Institute for Environmenal Entrepreneurship educational programs in sustainable, ecological and regenerative design bringing together green enterprises, environmental groups, leading thinkers on the green economy, and attendees "integrating education with creation of a just, sacred and sustainable world" teleconference classes on healthy and sustainable living educational programs for building professionals Architecture and Ecological Design Education for Sustainability |
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Green Building |
Learning & Research Center high performance buildings deliver better learning environments excellent collection providing fundraising and grantwriting resources & services for energy-efficient showcase projects find green consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, products, and more! from the City of Austin's Green Builder Program |
Organizations building professional's guide to more than 90 environmentally-appropriate technologies and practices promotes the role of the architect in preserving and protecting our planet from environmental damage develops solutions to environmental problems related to the construction industry international network of ecological builders working together for a sustainable future association of builders, engineers, architects, academics and developers committed to promoting a sustainable future promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings non-profit organization that creates, develops and constructs accessible treehouses central hub for information on green building in the San Francisco Bay Area promotes healthier building materials as a means of improving public health and preserving the global environment "how buildings impact life and the living environment" research and development leader in the home building industry promotes a 'Whole Building' approach to achieve high performance buildings building bridges between the public and professionals in sustainable construction, architecture & environmental protection provides responsible leadership in the use of land to enhance the total environment coalition of building industry leaders promoting environmentally responsible, profitable & healthy places to live & work |
Organizations: SF Bay Area information about household products, ecologically-sensitive methods of living, and large toxic threats to society protecting the Bay Area's open space and promoting livable communities strengthening green awareness with green entrepreneurs, environmental community organizations, artists, and the public promotes good planning and good government through research, analysis, public education, and advocacy "Working toward a sustainable future for San Francisco" sustainable planning and design for Bay Area communities pedestrian advocacy organization |
Organizations: Communities from the Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit intentional community in Mendocino County, California step-by-step guide for planning and implementing sustainable actions introduction to Community Sustainability Assessment checklist a service of the Smart Growth Network encourages development that serves the economy, community, & environment |
Green Building |
Sustainable Energy valuable guides to specific methods of saving energy and reducing utility costs "Brighten your bottom line" find renewable energy businesses and organizations worldwide |
Indoor Air Quality & Finishes interactive intro to the hazards of indoor air pollution promotes awareness, education, and certification in the field of Indoor Air Quality solutions and strategies to address indoor air quality and related environmental issues find Material Safety Data Sheets 100% natural, non-toxic finish in 12 colors |
Reclaimed Products / Recycling used building materials nationwide Recycled & Environmentally Sustainable Products & Building Materials The World's Waste Collection, Disposal & Recycling Marketplace tree recycling component of the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines program component of the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines program represents companies and organizations involved in the acquisition and/or redistribution of used building materials promotes and sustains the recycling of all steel products source of quality reclaimed wood products East Palo Alto, California |
Natural Lighting benefits of energy-efficient windows & additional information excerpt from Energy Efficiency Manua excerpt from Energy Efficiency Manual |
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linking minds for sustainable solutions |
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