Links to Web sites dedicated to green building, the environment, sustainable development, and more.
Bibliography by category, with descriptions and purchasing information.
Green
Building Discussion
Green Building is a forum for anyone interested in green building
issues. The intent of this forum is to discuss and promote green
building principles and practices on projects of all types.
Big
Green Discussion
Big Green is a forum for the exchange of information and ideas
specific to building types other than single-family houses, with
a particular focus on large buildings.
Other Useful
Resources
Alex
Wilson's Senate testimony on high-performance schools
The president of BuildingGreen, LLC testified before
the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on how to design
schools that improve learning while reducing energy use and costs.
Resources
on Green Building from Marc Rosenbaum
Marc Rosenbaum, P.E. is a designer, engineer, and
builder of environmentally sound buildings. He has provided us with
several articles and memos on specific aspects of sustainable design.
Furnace-Free
House Discussion
Donella Meadows, Amory Lovins, and Marc Rosenbaum
have generously agreed to share their discussion about the attempt
to build a furnace-free house in Vermont.
Best
Sustainable Indoor Air Quality Practices In Commercial Buildings
This article by IAQ expert Hal Levin was referenced
in several messages, linking air quality objectives with broader
environmental criteria for building design, construction, and operation.
The
Dangers of Secondary Mold Growth Caused by Improper Remediation
of Flooded Buildings
This article by R. David Bierman, REA, discusses
the hazards of improper remediation from flood damage.