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Sustainable architecture Efficient Wood Use in Residential Construction: A Practical Guide to Saving Wood, Money, and Forests 
 The online excerpts of this 1998 handbook summarize "the advantages of several wood-efficient approaches to design, material selection, and construction for residential applications, and describe the extensive practical and resource information for builders, architects, engineers, developers, lenders, and insurers provided in the print version." Includes related links. From the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/cities/building/rwoodus.asp Topics: Architecture, Housing Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Green Design/Sustainable Architecture: Resources
Extensive bibliography on sustainable design of buildings, with listings for dictionaries and encyclopedias, handbooks, histories, journals, and resources for codes and specifications, design, building materials, construction methods, environmental health, energy, case studies, and more. Includes links to additional research guides on solar design, daylighting (natural lighting), and other design topics. From the Environmental Design Library, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/GreenAll.html Topics: Architecture Last updated May 2, 2006 greenhomebuilding.com
Information about environmentally friendly, sustainable architecture and natural building, using renewable energy, local and recycled materials, and incorporating principles of conservation. Includes resource links and book and video recommendations. http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/ Topics: Architecture, Energy, Home & Housing, Housing, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 26, 2005 NRDC: Building Green: From Principle to Practice
This presentation focuses on the benefits of sustainable construction for businesses. It includes basic steps in planning for green building, supplemented by case studies. Also includes a page explaining LEED certification for green buildings, and links to additional websites about sustainable building. From the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen/ Topics: Architecture Last updated May 2, 2006 The Small House Society: Tools For the Small House Movement
Collection of resources about small houses, such as cabins, tree houses, and small cottages. Includes a short list of books, a message board, and links to websites for architects, builders, and organizations interested in small and sustainable homes. From the Small House Society, "a voice for the small house movement." http://www.resourcesforlife.com/groups/smallhousesociety/resources.htm Topics: Housing Last updated May 9, 2006 |
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