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Environmental Design & Construction Magazine

http://www.edcmag.com/

Bi-monthly magazine about sustainable building for professionals. Includes article archives, product information, and industry resources.

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Environmental Design Research Association

http://www.edra.org/

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.

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EPA Green Building

http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/

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.

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Framework

http://www.frameworkcdm.com/home/

Distinctive modular pre-engineered structures for use as schools, classrooms and sports buildings. Also will design new unique modular buildings.

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Green Advantage

http://www.greenadvantage.org

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.

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Green Building Alliance

http://www.gbapgh.org/

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.

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Green Building at Penn State

http://www.engr.psu.edu/greenbuild/

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.

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Green Building Concepts

http://www.greenconcepts.com

Tools to build a more energy and resource efficient home.

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Green Building Council of Australia

http://www.gbcaus.org

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.

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Green Building Encyclopedia - Design, Construction, Water Conservation, Energy

http://www.whygreenbuildings.com

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.

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Green Building Press

http://www.newbuilder.co.uk

Publishers of Building for a Future magazine and the Green Building Bible in the United Kingdom.

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Green Building Services

http://www.greenbuildingservices.com/

Sustainable design consultants providing LEED project management, design consultation, workshops & training, technical analysis, and specification assistance. Includes reports on several sustainable design strategies.

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Green Design Initiative

http://www.ce.cmu.edu/GreenDesign/

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.

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Green Home Building

http://www.greenhomebuilding.com

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.

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Green October

http://www.greenoctober.com

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.

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Green-Haus

http://home.earthlink.net/~dlombard

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.

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GreenHomeGuide

http://www.GreenHomeGuide.com

Reviews and advice for green remodeling and living. Articles, directories of recommended products and green building professionals and retailers.

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GreenHomeNYC

http://www.greenhomenyc.org/

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.

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GreenStreet Construction and Consulting

http://www.greenstreetinc.com

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.

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HOK Sustainable Design News

http://www.hoksustainabledesign.com

News about HOK's sustainable planning, design, and delivery strategies.

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Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

http://www.holcimfoundation.org

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.

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iGreenBuild

http://www.igreenbuild.com/

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.

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Irish Eco Builders

http://homepage.eircom.net/~greenbuild/

Photos of strawbale, timber, and thatch projects in Ireland. Also contains many links to thatch, strawbale, and green building sites.

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LISA: Life Cycle Analysis In Sustainable Architecture

http://www.lisa.au.com

Providers of a life cycle decision support tool to calculate the environmental impact of a building. Also provides a range of impact attributes.

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Living Homes

http://www.livinghomes.us/

Produces a line of homes featuring modern design and green materials. Shows sample interiors and exteriors.

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