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Groups, associations, and organizations that promote, research, and provide resources for sustainable architecture.
http://www.builditgreen.org/
Non-profit organization in California promoting healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices through training, government support, and collaboration forums.
http://www.cepheus.de/
European Union official demonstration project. Includes goals, subprojects, conferences, partners and information on what makes a building a passive house. [English, German]
http://www.coloradogreenbuildingguild.org/
An association of building professionals in Boulder County, Colorado focused on making green building common practice. Includes calendar of events.
http://www.dcat.net/
Non-profit organization that supports the development and use of sustainable technology through education, research, and projects. Includes information on working with code officials. Active in revising building codes to include sustainable issues.
http://www.edra.org/
An international, interdisciplinary organization that focuses on environmental design research that examines the interrelationships between people and their built environments. Hosts conferences, publishes papers, and allocates student research grants. Also supports special interest networks.
https://www.go-gba.org/
Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that seeks to integrate environmentally responsible design practices through education programs, case studies, public policy advocacy, and public relations.
http://www.gbca.org.au/
Group seeking to promote sustainable development and to encourage the property industry to implement green building programs, technologies, design practices, and operations. Developed the Green Star rating tool for evaluating building design.
http://greenbuildinginitiatives.ca/
Calgary, Alberta based membership organization that audits and certifies rental properties for compliance with energy-efficiency standards.
https://twitter.com/greenexpo365
An online community and resource center for Green Building professionals, with live and recorded webinars, green building resources and a virtual trade show floor.
http://www.greenblue.org/
Group that seeks to change business practices to be environmentally responsible, especially regarding forest products. They produce several documents on integrating environmental values with business practices, including "Wood for Building Green".
http://www.passivehouse-international.org/
iPHA is a network of Passive House stakeholders:architects, planners, scientists, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and property developers.
http://www.lafargeholcim-foundation.org/
International group that seeks to promote sustainable construction. Sponsors regional and global award competitions, funds projects, and organizes seminars. Good conceptual information on sustainable construction.
http://www.ecobuilding.org/
Association of building professionals and homeowners interested in ecologically sustainable building. Offers fact sheets and newsletters, event listing, and resource directory.
http://passivehouseplus.ie/
A green building mag with Irish and UK editions. Emphasis on evidence-based construction. Available monthly, back issues online.
http://www.phius.org/
Consulting and research firm working to further the implementation of Passive House standards and techniques. Includes services, design tools, projects, news and events.
http://passiv.de/en/
Information about passive heating in homes. Includes FAQ, checklist, engineering recommendations, certification and building examples. [English, French, German]
http://www.smgov.net/departments/ose/categories/buildGreen.aspx
Information on Santa Monica's green building program, including their design and construction guidelines.
http://www.usgbcnm.org/
Formerly the Green Alliance. Group based in Albuquerque NM that promotes green development through tours, seminars, standards, and educational displays.
http://www.usgbc-sd.org/
Group based in San Diego CA that promotes green development through tours, seminars, standards, and educational displays.
http://www.worldgbc.org/
A global not-for-profit organisation working to transform the property industry towards sustainability through its members - national Green Building Councils.
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