Organizations
The following websites provide resources on green building:
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Sierra Green Building Association
Our mission is to promote effective environmental design in our communities by advocating resource efficiency in all phases of the design, construction and operation of homes and businesses; providing educational resources and support in the areas of site development, energy, building materials, air, water and waste; and Coordinating networking opportunities and community events
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U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
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U.S. Green Building Council’s Northern California Chapter
The chapter’s mission is to create a regional organization recognized as the primary source for education, information exchange, programs and events to stimulate a sustainable and, ultimately, restorative built environment.
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Building Green
A subscription-based online resource for environmentally sensitive design and construction.
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Green Builder
A directory of professional green builders.
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National Resources Defense Council
Explore this website to find out how building green can boost your bottom line. Get tips for streamlining design and construction. Learn which strategies deliver the biggest paybacks. And discover ways to get your project noticed.
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U.S Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA’s portal on green building resources.
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California Integrated Waster Management Board
The California Integrated Waste Management Board is the State agency designated to oversee, manage, and track California’s 76 million tons of waste generated each year.
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Local Government Commission
The Local Government Commission (LGC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization that provides inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected officials and other dedicated community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-efficient communities.
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Green Building Resource Guide
The Green Building Resource Guide is a database of over 600 green building materials and products selected specifically for their usefulness to the design and building professions, rather than merely their green material content.
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Build It Green
Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California.
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California Green Builder
The Building Industry Institute has established CGB’s requirements as minimum standards to qualify as a California Green Builder. These guidelines set goals for significant improvements in energy efficiency, indoor air quality and comfort, on-site waste recycling, and water and wood conservation.
