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INFOCENTRE >
SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS > BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable building
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 Organisations promoting sustainable building |
- Association of Environment Conscious Building
encourages
greater environmental awareness within the UK construction industry. AECB
membership is very diverse and encompasses almost every sector of building
construction and management. www.aecb.net
- British Earth
Sheltering Association
a non-profit making organisation aiming to
encourage the design and construction of Earth Sheltered Buildings in the
United Kingdom. www.besa-uk.org/
- Centre for
Alternative Technology
Covering all aspects of sustainable lifestyles,
CAT provide consultancy, information, and courses on sustainable building.
www.cat.org.uk
- CEN
US
based network of people, organizations, and businesses interested in ecological
design and construction. http://www.cedn.org/
- The Walter Segal
Self Build Trust
'helping people to build their own homes'
www.segalselfbuild.co.uk/
- Sponge
Sponge is a network of young property and construction professionals who share an interest in sustainable development. The aim of the site is to allow members to make the most of Sponge and of each other's enthusiasm and knowledge.http://www.spongenet.org/
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| Directories/resources of green building materials and
services |
- GreenPro and
Green Building Bible
Data for sourcing sustainable products for
eco-building projects. GreenPro is an online database; The Green Building Bible contains info to help you make your
home and buildings less harmful to the environment, the community and your
family. Available from the Green Building
Press
- BRE
the
UK's leading centre for research into all aspects of buildings. BRE provide
services relating to sustainable building; including a database of
Environmental Profiles
on construction materials, components and buildings. Visit the main site at
http://www.bre.co.uk/
- Environmental Home
Center
US source for building materials and interior finishes which
promote healthier homes and the environment
www.environmentalhomecenter.com/
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| Information on sustainable building |
- UK Green Building Council 'Watch'
Green Building Council 'Watch' monitors the progress of the development of a Green Building Council for the United Kingdom.
www.ukgbc.co.uk
- Center of
Excellence for Sustainable Development - Green Buildings
US Dept. of
Energy site with useful information on the principles involved, articles,
publications, educational material, links to green building programmes.
http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/
- Sustainable
Architecture, Building and Culture
A compendium of links and content
oriented to the global community of ecological and natural building proponents.
http://www.sustainableabc.com
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| Journals & newsletters |
- GreenClips
US based summary of news on sustainable building design and related issues
published every two weeks.
To receive GreenClips by email sign up
here. It's free!
- Building for a
Future
Building for a Future is the UK's only regular magazine that is
dedicated to sustainable building.
Sample downloads and subscription
details from www.buildingforafuture.co.uk.
- The Green Building Newsletter
A monthly compilation of the best news www.newbuilder.co.uk/news/
- Community
Eco-Design Network Newsletter
Free e-mail newsletter from
http://www.cedn.org/
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Discuss sustainable construction on these forums |
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- Green Building Forum
Ask questions, converse and network with other green building
professionals and enthusiasts on sustainable construction, heating, energy, etc.
www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk
- Association of
Environment-Conscious Building
Forum for connecting ecobuilding
professionals and enthusiasts. Some areas of the forum have public access, other areas are for AECB members only.
www.aecb.net
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