ORGANIZATIONS

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS SOURCES

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ORGANIZATIONS

American Indoor Air Quality Council (AIAQC) Organization promoting awareness, education, and certification in indoor air quality.

Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA) Non-profit educational organization whose mission is to facilitate building deconstruction and the reuse/recycling of recovered building materials.

Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) Coalition of design and building industry representatives seeking to accelerate the design and construction of green buildings in Canada.

Canadian Sustainable Forestry Certification Coalition Group of 22 organizations promoting the use and acceptance of internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards in Canada.

Carbon Reduction Institute Australian carbon management company that certifies businesses as low-carbon or carbon-neutral.

Chicago Climate Exchange Legally binding rules-based greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading system.

Climate Neutral Network Non-profit organization that provides a science-based Climate Cool™ certification.

The Climate Registry Non-profit organization established to measure and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions in a common, accurate, and transparent manner consistent across industry sectors and borders.

Composite Panel Association Non-profit organization representing the North American composite panel industry.

Congress for the New Urbanism Organization promoting walkable, neighborhood-based development.

Consortium on Green Design and Manufacturing (CGDM) Multidisciplinary research and educational partnership between academia, industry, and government at the University of California - Berkeley.

Development Center for Appropriate Technology (DCAT) Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization promoting a shift to sustainable construction and development.

Envirosense Consortium® Group of companies offering solutions and strategies to address indoor air quality and related environmental issues in building design and construction, product specifications, and operations and maintenance.

ERA Ecosystem Restoration Associates Organization providing climate mitigation and ecosystem restoration products, services, and solutions.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Bonn, Germany-based international non-profit organization that provides standard setting, trademark assurance, and accreditation services for organizations interested in responsible forestry.

Forest Stewardship Council-U.S. U.S. chapter of Forest Stewardship Council.

Global Green USA National environmental organization addressing the stemming of global climate change by creating green buildings and cities, the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, and the provision of drinking water.

Greater Vancouver's BuildSmart Program of the Greater Vancouver Regional District to encourage the use of green building strategies and technologies.

Green Building Initiative Non-profit network of building industry leaders committed to bringing green to mainstream residential and commercial construction.

Green Design Education Initiative Strategic partnership of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and Metropolis magazine offering resources and info.

Green Restaurant Association (GRA) Non-profit 501(c)3 national environmental organization that helps restaurants and their patrons become more environmentally sustainable.

The Green Roundtable Non-profit organization dedicated to the mainstreaming of sustainable design with a systematic approach implemented through an array of programs.

Green Seal Non-profit organization devoted to environmental standard setting, product certification, and public education.

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) Non-profit organization that establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings and oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program.

IDSA Ecodesign Industrial Designers Society of America offering tools, principles and practices , awards program information, and educational content.

Metafore Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing tools and information for evaluating, selecting, and manufacturing environmentally preferable products.

North American Coalition on Green Building Group of 34 organizations that work together to promote green building concepts and standards.

NRDC: Building Green Natural Resources Defense Council, a U.S. environmental advocacy organization offering downloadable tools, fact sheets, case studies, and other info.

Portland Office of Sustainable Development City of Portland, Ore., resource.

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Council Non-profit organization that promotes sustainably managed forests through third-party certification; includes more than 30 independent national forest certification systems from around the world.

Rainforest Alliance New York-based international non-profit conservation organization.

Reusable Packaging Association Collaboration between supply chain partners who promote the value of reusable transport packaging across all industries as the preferred packaging solution.

Scientific Certification Systems Independent certifier of environmentally sound management of forests and of many manufacturing-related businesses. Certificication programs include Environmentally Preferable Products and Services (EPP) for adhesives and sealants, cabinetry and casework, composite panel products, paints, and other products.

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council Independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's buildings.

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprising more than 7,500 building industry organizations.

World Business Council for Sustainable Development CEO-led global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development.

World Green Building Council An affiliation of seven national green building councils, including the U.S., helping to drive international dialogue on sustainable design.

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PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

AIAQC certifications Various professional accreditations for indoor air quality disciplines.

LEED AP Accreditation available from the U.S. Green Building Council distinguishing building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the integrated design and LEED certification process.

LEED AP (Canada) Accreditation available from the Canada Green Building Council distinguishing building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the integrated design and LEED certification process.

RIAS Sustainable Building Design Accreditation Accreditation available from The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, an Edinburgh-based professional association for architects in Scotland.

Sustainable Design Certificate Certificate program available from Boston Architectural College for individuals seeking LEED accreditation and LEED-accredited individuals seeking more in-depth knowledge.

PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS SOURCES

BuildingGreen Articles, resources, case studies, and info for building-industry professionals and policy makers from the publisher of Environmental Building News.

Building Green TV Web site of nationally aired TV series on green building, with info on building techniques and materials as well as video clips.

Contract April 2007 Issue of the interior design and architecture magazine containing articles on green design, including a Process column on online calculators for LEED and other rating systems.

Environmental Building News Monthly print newsletter featuring information on sustainable building topics from energy efficiency and recycled-content materials to land-use planning and indoor air quality.

Environmental News Network Green building and sustainable development news.

the Green Regularly scheduled TV programming destination on the Sundance Channel dedicated to the environment, including Big Ideas for a Small Planet, a documentary series presenting green designers, products, and processes

Green Building News Online news and print publication on design, construction, management and operations of sustainable buildings.

GreenBiz Daily news and resources on green business, sustainable practices, and environmental innovation from Greener World Media Inc.

2008 IBT Market Pulse Survey: A Different Shade of Green Report on a survey of financial services execs' attitudes toward greening their companies; 75 percent are considering the use of green building materials and practices.

oikos Green building news from Iris Communications.

Organic Architect publications Free downloads and sample chapters of green books and articles from Organic Architect.

Quantifying Sustainability: A Study of Three Sustainable Building Rating Systems and the AIA Position Statement AIA report on the effectiveness of the Green Globes, SBTool 07, and LEED NC 2.2 rating systems in supporting the goals of the AIA sustainability position statement.

Sustainable Metropolis Articles from design magazine Metropolis that are related to sustainability.

Turning Green: A Guide to Becoming a Green Design Firm (PDF) 22-page publication by Associates III and ASID with specifications guidelines, worksheets, Manufacturer’s Environmental Sustainability Questionnaire, and other info for design firms.

World Mind Network A compilation of links to live streaming videos worldwide of scientific and cultural research and phenomena, including an experiment to build more accurate models of global climate change, an Indian taxi powered by an innovative compressed air engine, and a Dutch home that uses automation technology to track and minimize energy and water usage, reduce costs, and improve security.

TOOLS AND RESOURCES

6 Things You Need to Know About Green Walls BD+C article on how green walls, regularly used throughout Europe and Asia, can add to sustainable projects.

10 Simple Things You Can Do Tips for bringing sustainable design ideas to a project without sacrificing budget, schedule, or program considerations from HOK's Sustainable Design department.

ATA Sustainability Program American Trucking Association's sustainability campaign, with 6 recommendations for reducing the carbon footprint of commercial vehicles.

Behind the Logos: Understanding Green Product Certifications Environmental Building News report offering a comprehensive explanation of product certifications.

Building Information Modeling and Green Design BuildingGreen Suite report on how building information modeling (BIM) tools are revolutionizing the ability of architects, engineers, and contractors to green their projects.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Ecolect Sustainable Materials Library Searchable database of design materials identified by contributors as sustainable.

eLCie System™ System for comparing life cycle assessment of similar materials and products.

Energy Star for Retail Retail-related information on the EPA's Energy Star program.

Forest Certification Resource Center Information on forest management and product certification worldwide.

Formaldehyde and the Wood Industry: A Primer Custom Woodworking Business article providing basic information about formaldehyde, its applications, and regulatory measures.

Green Building Initiative's Sustainability/Green Campus Online educational programs, news, bookstore, and resources.

Green Globes Interactive green management tool that includes an assessment protocol, rating system, and guide for integrating environmentally friendly design into commercial buildings and then facilitates recognition of the project through third-party verification.

GreenerBuildings Greener World Media Inc. resource for environmentally responsible building development with hands-on tools, action steps, and other info.

New Resource Bank San Francisco bank offering financial incentives for green building projects.

No Brainers for Your Next Green Project Archived BD+C webcast with insights into how to use new technology and common sense to make your next project greener.

PrePass Program for commercial vehicles to bypass weigh stations to reduce fuel consumption.

Rate It Green Online community committed to growing the green building market through shared resources and information.

Renewable Energy Certificate Program for monthly purchase of renewable energy through Village Green Energy.

Sustainability and Cradle to Cradle Design 16-min. podcast of BBC Radio interview with Michael Braungart on cradle-to-cradle thinking followed by discussion on sustainable design with the Design Council's Dr. Antonia Ward and architecture critic Hugh Pearman. Transcript also available.

Sustainable Design Forum Online community providing news, resources, and info for sustainable design in architecture, development, and construction.

Terminology Glossary of green terms by the Green Design Education Initiative.

Understanding the Issues: Green Building & Wood Products CD by Timber Products Co. and SierraPine providing the basics of green building and an overview of the most pressing topics associated with navigating the sustainable product maze. Call (800) 547-9520, ext. 227 for a free copy.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) BuildingGreen explanation of the term as it relates to the green building community.

What Does Green Really Cost? Research report by consulting firm Davis Langdon.