Green building information

• EPA Green Buildings – This site is run by the EPA and contains a lot of general information on green buildings. http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/

• The Green Buildings Foundation – This organization and site are supported by the Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA) green building program – that specializes in greening commercial buildings.  It contains information on green buildings, programs, training and research information.  http://www.greenbuildingsfoundation.org/about/index.php or http://www.boma.bc.ca/green-buildings/

• The World Green Building Council – This is the site of the WGBC which promotes green buildings worldwide and coordinates the interface between different green building rating systems around the world.  http://www.worldgbc.org/

• Lighthouse Sustainable Building Center – This NGO provides extensive information on green buildings. http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/

• Green Buildings That Work – This site and initiative tracks green buildings and their performance – real life examples.  http://www.greenbuildingsthatwork.ca/index.html

• Green Building Application – This is the site where you can download an app that will connect you to registered green buildings nearby.  http://greenbuildingapp.com/

• CMHC – Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation – The CMHC is Canada’s premier source for research and information on housing design and energy-efficiency, and (deservedly) world-renowned in northern home design. Their website is comprehensive, with sections on house markets; purchasing a house; construction, renovation and maintenance; and mortgage insurance (a central function of the CMHC), among others.  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/grho/

• CHIC – Canadian Housing Information Centre – Current and past issues of “Current Housing Research” are available for free .pdf download at this URL.. This is the most comprehensive and accessible listing of Canadian housing research available – and an excellent resource.  http://www.schl.ca/en/corp/li/abli/index.cfm

• EEBA- Energy & Environmental Building Association – The US-based EEBA promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities, with diverse and talented member architects, builders, developers, manufacturers, engineers, utilities, code officials, researchers, educators, and environmentalists.  http://www.eeba.org/ 

• Energy Design Resources – An excellent site sponsored by Southern California utilities, EDR is aimed at building design professionals and technicians. The site has – excellent “Design Briefs” in .pdf form for download; covering integrated design process, HVAC, lighting and daylighting and control systems. http://www.energydesignresources.com/ 

• BC Hydro PowerSmart – This is the energy efficiency site of BC’s power utility with extensive information on energy efficiency and programs.  http://www.bchydro.com/powersmart.html