BCA Green Mark Homes - launched in
2005 by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to promote a green
building rating system; offers tips on sun-shading, natural ventilation, and
orientation in nontechnical language
CarbonBuzz -
CO2 emissions database of buildings in the UK and abroad for
performance tracking; plans for interface with advanced
capabilities, including design predictions to be uploaded
directly from mainstream analysis software
CIBSE Sustainability Tool - online
database allowing keyword search, browsing by issues; sustainability
guidance, including strategic advice per CIBSE Guide L: Sustainability
Environmental Design Library
- a resource page maintained by the University of California (Berkeley);
includes news, research guides, and article database
GreenBean Chicago - an online
resource for understanding the future of green building in Chicago
Green Building Sustainable Sourcebook - a vast, comprehensive guide to
resources for green building, including solar energy, insulation, lighting,
building materials, much more; maintained by Austin (Texas) Energy; much of
the gathered knowledge has universal applicability
Green Design Wiki - the
outcome of an independent study project conducted by UC Davis Design student
Alan Wells and UC Davis Professor Tim McNeil, ongoing aggregation of
information about sustainable materials, methods
State of Minnesota Sustainable Building
Guideline - background information,
requirements to comply with Minnesota Sustainable Buildings 2030 as per
legislation, also provides a compliance tracking online tool
Whole Building Design Guide -
many documents addressing design issues of various types of buildings,
facilities; by National Institute of Building Science (NIBS)
