Green Design Sources

US Green Building Council http://www.usgbc.org

• The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation. Administers LEED certification, which is the most strenuous program available.

AIA Committee on the Environment http://www.aia.org/cote_default

Energy Star http://www.energystar.gov/

• US Department of Energy guidelines for the energy-efficiency of appliances, heating and cooling systems, windows, doors, and roofing products. Rating awarded typically to appliances in roughly the top 25% of efficiency in their category.

US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/laundry.html

Forest Stewardship Council www.fscus.org

• Certifies that wood has been sustainable harvested, protected to last for future generations. The greenest choice in purchasing wood products.

GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality www.greenguard.org

• Standards of low chemical emissions for adhesives, appliances, ceilings, flooring, insulation, paint, and wall covering products.

Green Seal www.greenseal.org

• Environmental Standard for paints and coatings, household cleaners, windows and doors, paper, and hotels. Dates back to the 1990's

Scientific Certification Systems www.scscertified.com

• Environmentally preferable products and services, recycled content, biodegradability, indoor air quality, and other single-attribute environmental claims

Cradle to Cradle certification www.c2ccertified.com

• Setting a high standard for "environmentally intelligent" design. Examines the entire life-cycle of a material to ensure the most environmentally friendly material available.

Green Building Cookbook www.greenbuildingbook.com

Rainwater Management Solutions http://www.rainwatermanagement.com

Rainwater Harvesting Products http://www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/index.htm

Green Label Plus www.carpet-rug.org

• Low-emitting carpets and rugs

Environmental Working Group www.ewg.org

Consumer Reports www.consumerreports.org

Green products www.greendepot.com

WaterSense http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense

• A partnership sponsored by the EPA to promote water-efficient products and practices.

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