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Sustainable Architecture: Eco Design and Landscaping, Urbanism Open in a new browser window  
   An archive of information about sustainable architecture and urbanism collected by Robert D. Hotten, MLA
   http://www.aloha.net/~laumana/
Strawbale Studio Natural Building Project Open in a new browser window  
   Gives information on natural building, thatching, ecovillages, permaculture and sustainable living.
   http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/7729/index.html
Natural Building Resources Open in a new browser window  
   Good introduction on the many types of sustainable buildings, techniques and materials, photos from around the globe.
   http://www.zianet.com/blackrange/
Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems Open in a new browser window  
   A research and design center for sustainable building practices run by Pliny Fisk, based in Austin TX.
   http://www.cmpbs.org/
Green Building Alliance Open in a new browser window  
   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 Design Initiative Open in a new browser window  
   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/
The Natural Home Building Source Open in a new browser window  
   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
Castleblock Open in a new browser window  
   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
EnvironDesign Open in a new browser window  
   Annual conference on sustainable design of buildings.
   http://www.EnvironDesign.com
Green Building Concepts Open in a new browser window  
   Tools to build a more energy and resource efficient home.
   http://www.greenconcepts.com
Sustainable Sources Open in a new browser window  
   Online collections of information on sustainable building, eco travel, and Latin American environmental issues. Keyword searchable.
   http://www.greenbuilder.com/
Sustainable Building Sourcebook Contents Open in a new browser window  
   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
Cedar Bay Homes Open in a new browser window  
   Custom home builder in Kitsap County, Washington incorporating green building techniques.
   http://www.cedarbayhomes.com
Environmental Architecture Open in a new browser window  
   Architectural services for the design of environmental and sustainable buildings, both commercial and private homes. Strawbale, rammed earth, adobe.
   http://www.enviroarchitecture.com
Loken Builders Open in a new browser window  
   Full service construction company specializes in energy and resource efficient construction, as well as personalized remodeling and new construction.
   http://www.lokenbuilders.com/
BioFence Open in a new browser window  
   Biodegradable silt fence for erosion control and wetlands protection. Winner of the 1999 EPA Environmental Technology Award.
   http://www.biofence.com/
Energy Design Update Open in a new browser window  
   The monthly newsletter on energy-efficient housing, from Cutter Information Corp.
   http://www.cutter.com/edu/
US Green Building Council Open in a new browser window  
   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
Architectural Green Solar Network Open in a new browser window  
   German Association concerned with sustainable architecture. (German and English)
   http://www.agsn.de/
Tirone Nunes Open in a new browser window  
   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
The Green Engineer Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   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
Paladino Green Building Strategies Open in a new browser window  
   Design/development to incorporate green building strategies and sustainable development approaches to create a new kind of building.
   http://www.palcon.com/
Vital Signs Project Open in a new browser window  
   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/
VIROtech Friendly Technology Open in a new browser window  
   Source of simple, environmentally responsive, cost effective products.
   http://www.virotech.com.au
Sustainable Settlement in Southern Africa Open in a new browser window  
   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
Alliance for Green Development Open in a new browser window  
   Nonprofit corporation based in Albuquerque NM that promotes green development through tours, seminars, standards, and educational displays.
   http://greenalliancenm.org
Development Center for Appropriate Technology Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Hardwick Frame Company Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Solar roof Open in a new browser window  
   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
Center for Research in Alternate Systems of Energy Open in a new browser window  
   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
HOK Sustainable Design News Open in a new browser window  
   News about HOK's sustainable planning, design, and delivery strategies.
   http://www.hoksustainabledesign.com
Framework Open in a new browser window  
   Distinctive modular pre-engineered structures for use as schools, classrooms and sports buildings. Also will design new unique modular buildings.
   http://www.frameworkcdm.com
EcoDeveloper Open in a new browser window  
   Information on building EcoVillage 1, a high-level sustainable community in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
   http://www.ecodeveloper.com
Elements Open in a new browser window  
   Sustainable Design consulting division of BNIM Architects in Kansas City, MO. Good reading list of books that inspire change.
   http://elements.bnim.com
YourHomePlanet Open in a new browser window  
   An environmental building design web directory - links, resources, and tools.
   http://www.yourhomeplanet.com
Irish Eco Builders Open in a new browser window  
   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
SolarSense Designs Open in a new browser window  
   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
Green Home Building Open in a new browser window  
   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
Geo Lite Systems Open in a new browser window  
   Manufactures portable, self-contained, solar-powered cabins, cottages or yurts for remote or suburban use.
   http://www.geolitesystems.com
Building Concerns Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Designing with California Native Plants Open in a new browser window  
   Landscaping with California native plants. Includes an "easy" section, an advanced section, and references.
   http://www.laspilitas.com/cat1.htm
Natural Resources Defense Council Open in a new browser window  
   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
Building Industry Professionals for Environmental Responsibility Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Sustainability Works Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Atlwals Alternative Landscape Materials Open in a new browser window  
   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/
EPA Green Building Open in a new browser window  
   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
The Benchley Project Open in a new browser window  
   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 Press Open in a new browser window  
   Publishers of Building for a Future magazine and the Green Building Bible in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.newbuilder.co.uk
GreenHomeNYC Open in a new browser window  
   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
Green Building at Penn State Open in a new browser window  
   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/
GreenStreet Construction and Consulting Open in a new browser window  
   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
Ecostruct Open in a new browser window  
   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 l
   http://www.ecostruct.co.uk
Green Advantage Open in a new browser window  
   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
   http://www.greenadvantage.org
Earth Advantage Sustainable Building Open in a new browser window  
   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 a
   http://www.earthadvantage.com
The Green Choice Open in a new browser window  
   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
   http://www.thegreenchoice.com
Energy Design Tools Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Oikos Green Building Library Open in a new browser window  
   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
Better Bricks Open in a new browser window  
   Information and resources about building energy efficiency for designers owners and operators provided by the NorthWest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
   http://www.betterbricks.com/
Green Building Services Open in a new browser window  
   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-Haus Open in a new browser window  
   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
Green October Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   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
Addressing High Construction Costs in Green Building Open in a new browser window  
   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 buildin
   http://lamar.colostate.edu/~thurmond/index.html
The Tofte Project Open in a new browser window  
   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
LISA: Life Cycle Analysis In Sustainable Architecture Open in a new browser window  
   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
Environmental Design & Construction Magazine Open in a new browser window  
   Bi-monthly magazine about sustainable building for professionals. Includes article archives, product information, and industry resources.
   http://www.edcmag.com/
Greentech Design Ltd. Open in a new browser window  
   Energy efficient house designing consultancy based in Queenstown, New Zealand.
   http://www.greentech.co.nz/
Red Doe Residential Open in a new browser window  
   Engineering and architectural development services for energy efficient and energy self-sufficient home designs. Plymouth, New Hampshire.
   http://www.reddoe.com/
Temporary Desert Structures Project Open in a new browser window  
   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
Sustainable Property Group Open in a new browser window  
   An environmentally responsible property development company offering design and build and consultancy services. Company and projects profiles, services and means of contact.
   http://www.sustainable.uk.com
BuildingGreen Open in a new browser window  
   Publisher of Environmental Building News and the GreenSpec directory. Developer of the BuildingGreen Suite, a research tool for green design. Site includes articles about many green topics.
   http://www.buildinggreen.com/
Sage Concepts Sustainability Solutions Open in a new browser window  
   Information site for a residential project located in Santa Monica California built using green design principles. Includes construction photographs and resource links.
   http://www.sageconcepts.net
Environmental Design Research Association Open in a new browser window  
   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. Al
   http://www.edra.org/
Green Home Guide Open in a new browser window  
   North California resource site for green home remodeling. Provides home project guides, product selection guides and reviews, directories of local green professionals, homeowner profiles, and monthly columns. Free registration required.
   http://www.GreenHomeGuide.com
G.G.Bauobjekt GmbH Open in a new browser window