Green Architecture

Architecture is our sister design discipline. Architecture has dealt with some ecological issues for a longer period of time than product design; we have much to learn from architects and many opportunities to collaborate with them.

http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/sustainable_architecture.htm
Ecobusinesslinks lists green architecture firms by state.

http://www.place.us/?gclid=CJ7X0sOUnKUCFRNSgwodLlF6Hw
Place is a non-profit organization that explores eco-friendly communities.

http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/buildings/affhousing.shtml
SmartCommunities offers a network for a high standard for green living.

http://oikos.com/
Oikos describes green building materials and promotes sustainable design and construction.

http://www.gabreport.com/
The Green Architecture and Building Report presents news of green architecture, and related topics.

http://www.greenbiz.com/buildings
Greenbiz provides the newest information of green architecture in an easy to use format.

http://greenbuildingelements.com/
Green building Elements discusses green design, material and architecture.

http://greensource.construction.com/
Greensource contains many case studies of green building projects.

http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/Resources/bldgmatrls.htm
Architects, Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility describe a variety of green building materials and places to source these materials.

www.buildinggreen.com/
Publisher of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec: articles and references on topics and materials in green architecture, interiors and construction. This site contains a numerous articles about building materials and the Greenbuilding listserve.

www.usgbc.org/leed/leed_main.asp
US Green Building sets the US standards for green architecture. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System® is a consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED criteria drive a growing demand for ecologically friendly products.

www.rmi.org
Rocky Mountain Institute is a nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining. They publish technically accurate reports on energy, building, transportation, business and climate.

www.idec.org/greendesign/home.html
The Green Design Education Initiative is a strategic partnership among the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Metropolis Magazine. These prominent design associations have pooled their resources to share and disseminate information about green interior design.

www.dnr.state.md.us/ed/smc.html
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources references a wide variety of building materials to help conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

www.ecohaus.com
This Seattle store stocks a wide variety of healthy, resource-efficient products for home and office.

www.geoexchange.org
Geoexchange contains information on geothermal heat exchange from an industry led consortium.

http://www.greenroofs.com
Greenroof architectects submit projects and information to this site which also includes a student forum and a Greenroofs database with job links.

http://www.interiordesign.net/channel/Greenzone.php
Interior Design magazine now offers a new, online eco-area, entitled “GreenZone” which is a source for stylish and eco-friendly interiors.

www.energystar.gov
This powerful EPA sponsored program educates homeowners and industries about energy-efficient products and services. Includes links to recommended and certified contractors.

www.greenbuildexpo.org/
Green Building Expo meets annually for the green building industry (for both members and non-members).

www.architectureforhumanity.org
Architecture for Humanity nonprofit promotes architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises.

http://www.lib.vt.edu/artarch/guides/sustainable_arch.pdf
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute resource for green architecture offers many insights.