Green Resources

Information is power. And green-building information is, seemingly, everywhere. The USGBCSF has compiled the following list of green websites in hopes that these resources encourage best practices and the tapping of reliable information and solid industry contacts. If you wish to add a top-shelf resource website to this listing, send your suggestion to Lee Cooke, our Chapter’s Executive Director. Your submission will be vetted by the Chapter’s volunteer leadership.

The links provided below are for shown for reference only. The USGBCSF is not responsible nor can be held liable for any linked content, claims or representations within the websites listed.

Of course, we start our Green Resources list with the outstanding site of the US Green Building Council. The remainder of the list is in alpha order by company name.

• US Green Building Council

• Audubon International –Design for the Environment
• EcosustainableHub (links from around the tropical world)
• Ecotecture
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
• Florida Energy Office
• Florida Green Building Coalition
• Florida Solar Energy Center
• Green Affordable Housing Coalition
• Green Builder
• Green Guide (consumer products)
• Green Home Guide
• Greener Miami (local green events in Miami)
• Green Resource Center
• Healthy Building Network
• Healthy House
• International Network for Sustainable Design
• NaturalResources Defense Council
• New York City Office of Sustainable Design
• Rocky Mountain Institute
• Urban Environment League of Miami
• Smart Communities
• US Department of Energy – Building Technologies Program
• US Environmental Protection Agency -- Design for the Environment
• Whole Building Design Code

Wood/Forest Stewardship Links

• Forest Certification Resource Center
• Smart Wood (Rainforest Alliance)
• Forest World