| Websites in Sustainable Architecture |
- Addressing High Construction Costs in Green Building
Master's thesis that examines barriers to the adoption of green building by surveying 250 green building representatives. In addition it identifies the techniques outlined by the sustainable research institutes to lower construction costs in green building and compares them to techniques currently used in the field. Includes a review of current literature.
 http://lamar.colostate.edu/~thurmond/index.html
- Alliance for Green Development
Nonprofit corporation based in Albuquerque NM that promotes green development through tours, seminars, standards, and educational displays.
http://greenalliancenm.org
- Architectural Green Solar Network
German Association concerned with sustainable architecture. (German and English)
http://www.agsn.de/
- Atlwals Alternative Landscape Materials
Describes the potential uses for alternative landscape materials which include rammed earth, corrugated cardboard bales, adobe, fly ash concrete, straw bale, earth bag construction, and cast earth.
http://www.caed.asu.edu/altwals/
- 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/
- BioFence
Biodegradable silt fence for erosion control and wetlands protection. Winner of the 1999 EPA Environmental Technology Award.
http://www.biofence.com/
- Brown Panda
A weekly web magazine on ecological and environmental art, design, architecture, and landscape.
http://brownpanda.topcities.com/
- 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/
- Building Industry Professionals for Environmental Responsibility
BIPER is a US trade organization working to promote environmentally sound resource management and sustainable building technologies. Provides descriptions of research and educational projects they are supporting and contact information.
http://www.biperusa.biz/
- Castleblock
Architects and engineers specializing in alternative building materials and technologies with a focus on high-performance, recycled content materials. Contains concrete form, plywood substitute, and recycled rubber lumber product information.
http://www.castleblock.com
- Cedar Bay Homes
Custom home builder in Kitsap County, Washington incorporating green building techniques.
http://www.cedarbayhomes.com
- Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
A research and design center for sustainable building practices run by Pliny Fisk, based in Austin TX.
http://www.cmpbs.org/
- 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
- Designing with California Native Plants
Landscaping with California native plants. Includes an "easy" section, an advanced section, and references.
http://www.laspilitas.com/cat1.htm
- Designing with the Wind
Master's thesis that studies how architectural forms can harness the wind to passively cool buildings located in tropical climates.
http://architecturethesis.com
- Development Center for Appropriate Technology
Non-profit organization that supports the development and use of sustainable technology through education, research, and projects. Includes information on working with code officials. Active in revising building codes to include sustainable issues.
http://www.dcat.net/
- 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
- 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.com
- EcoDeveloper
Information on building EcoVillage 1, a high-level sustainable community in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
http://www.ecodeveloper.com
- 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
- Elements
Sustainable Design consulting division of BNIM Architects in Kansas City, MO. Good reading list of books that inspire change.
http://elements.bnim.com
- 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://www.aud.ucla.edu/energy-design-tools/
- Energy Design Update
The monthly newsletter on energy-efficient housing, from Cutter Information Corp.
http://www.cutter.com/edu/
- EnvironDesign
Annual conference on sustainable design of buildings.
http://www.EnvironDesign.com
- Environmental Architecture
Architectural services for the design of environmental and sustainable buildings, both commercial and private homes. Strawbale, rammed earth, adobe.
http://www.enviroarchitecture.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/
- 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.telepath.com/~edra/
- 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
- G.G.Bauobjekt GmbH
Die Firma stellt ihr Baukonzept vor und zeigt Grafiken von Musterhäusern. Site in German.
http://www.infoggbauobjekt.de/
- Geo Lite Systems
Manufactures portable, self-contained, solar-powered cabins, cottages or yurts for remote or suburban use.
http://www.geolitesystems.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
- 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/
- Green Building Concepts
Tools to build a more energy and resource efficient home.
http://www.greenconcepts.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
- Green Building Press
Publishers of Building for a Future magazine and the Green Building Bible in the United Kingdom.
http://www.newbuilder.co.uk
- 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/
- 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/
- 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/
- 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
- 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-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
- 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
- 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
- Greentech Design Ltd.
Energy efficient house designing consultancy based in Queenstown, New Zealand.
http://www.greentech.co.nz/
- HOK Sustainable Design News
News about HOK's sustainable planning, design, and delivery strategies.
http://www.hoksustainabledesign.com
- Hardwick Frame Company
Combines custom design service, timber framing and unique panel closure systems that provide energy efficient homes, barns and commercial buildings to fit any budget or lifestyle.
http://www.hardwickframe.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
- 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
- Loken Builders
Full service construction company specializes in energy and resource efficient construction, as well as personalized remodeling and new construction.
http://www.lokenbuilders.com/
- Natural Building Resources
Good introduction on the many types of sustainable buildings, techniques and materials, photos from around the globe.
http://www.zianet.com/blackrange/
- 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
- 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
- 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/
- Red Doe Residential
Engineering and architectural development services for energy efficient and energy self-sufficient home designs. Plymouth, New Hampshire.
http://www.reddoe.com/
- Solar roof
The Sunslatestm Solar roof, developed and manufactured by Atlantis is designed in one hour, manufactured in one day, and installed in a few hours by your roofer and electrician.
http://www.geniusloci.com
- SolarSense Designs
Designer of passive solar homes using soil-cement. Site is intended for contractors and owner-builders. Includes detailed information on forming and pouring soil-cement walls.
http://solarsensedesigns.com
- Strawbale Studio Natural Building Project
Gives information on natural building, thatching, ecovillages, permaculture and sustainable living.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/7729/index.html
- 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/
- 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/
- 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/contents.html
- 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
- Sustainable Sources
Online collections of information on sustainable building, eco travel, and Latin American environmental issues. Keyword searchable.
http://www.greenbuilder.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/bluetarp.htm
- 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/
- The Green Choice
Information and links describing the wide variety of options, considerations and technologies involved in building an environmentally friendly, energy efficient home, especially in the Arizona area. Distributors for Omni Block insulated masonry system and kitchen and bath cabinetry.
http://www.thegreenchoice.com
- The Green Engineer
Dedicated to exploring issues related to sustainable design of buildings, with a focus on mechanical and electrical systems. Includes Q and A bulletin board, ideas to make your building more sustainable, links to other resources.
http://www.greenengineer.com
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Tirone Nunes
Tirone Nunes promotes, concieves and studies the viability of bioclimatic buildings in the housing, office, commercial sectors and sport centres, applying the best available technologies.
http://www.tironenunes.pt
- 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
- VIROtech Friendly Technology
Source of simple, environmentally responsive, cost effective products.
http://www.virotech.com.au
- 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/
- YourHomePlanet
An environmental building design web directory - links, resources, and tools.
http://www.yourhomeplanet.com
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