Green Buildings
From Kresge Library
Compiled By Corey Seeman
Questions? kresge_library@umich.edu
Contents |
[edit] Kresge Library Databases
[edit] Building Green
- Comprehensive resource covering the environmentally-friendly building industry and includes many resources that will be useful for projects:
- Articles from Environmental Building News (1992 to the present), a monthly newsletter featuring comprehensive, practical information on a range of topics related to sustainable design in the built environment.
- GreenSpec, a database of environmentally preferable building products listing more than 2,000 products with descriptions, manufacturer information, and links to additional resources.
- High Performance Buildings Case Studies describing projects ranging from homes and commercial interiors to large buildings and even whole campuses and neighborhoods. These may be certified green projects, or simply projects that have one or more notable environmental features.
[edit] Kresge Library Materials
[edit] Green Building search in the Kresge Library Catalog
[edit] LEED materials in the Kresge Library Catalog
[edit] Internet Resources
[edit] U.S. Green Building Council
- Sponsor of the LEED Certiciation Rating System
- Sponsor of the GreenBuild 365 education program
- Green Home Guide
[edit] Environmental House (City of Ann Arbor)
[edit] Green Building Initiative
- For finding Federal and state programs to support green building programs and improvements, visit the GBI Green Building Incentives Database
