American Institute of Architects Committee On the Environment
An overview of AIA activities relative to green design.
www.aia.org/pia/cote

BRE
BRE is the UK’s leading centre of expertise on buildings, construction, energy, environment, fire and risk, providing research-based consultancy, testing and certification services to customers world-wide. BRE is owned by the Foundation for the Built Environment (FBE), a non-profit distributing company with a mission to champion excellence and innovation in the built environment.
www.bre.co.uk

Corporate Realty Design and Management Institute
Turning Green into Gold
Website of the Corporate Realty Design and Management Institute, promoting high-performance building design, construction and operation (FM interest).
www.squarefootage.net

The Foundation for the Built Environment
FBE’s mission is to champion excellence and innovation in the built environment. Members of the Foundation are firms, professional bodies and other oganizations drawn from a wide range of construction, building owner and associated interests. Some universities with prominent built environment research groups are also represented. BRE, along with BRE Certification Ltd. and FBE Management Ltd. are wholly-owned subsidiary companies of the Foundation.
www.fbe.co.uk

Global Futures — The Future 500
The Future 500 is a global network of leadership companies who are seeking to learn how to maximize their economic, social and enviromental performance.
www.future500.org

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
GREENGUARD™ provides a guide to certified low-emitting interior products and building materials (focusing on indoor air quality).
www.greenguard.org

Natural Resources Defense Council
Website of the Natural Resources Defense Council containing activist information.
www.nrdc.org/default.asp

Northern California Chapter of the Green Resource Center
Architects, Designers, Planners for Social Responsibility
ADPSR’s efforts are directed towards arms reduction, protection of the natural and built environment and socially responsible development.
www.adpsr.org

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
A non-profit organization, advancing the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings (high performance school buildings).
www.sbicouncil.org

Sustainable Communities Network
The home page of the Sustainable Communities Network is a good starting point for learning about the many dimensions and integrative nature of building sustainble communities – a big picture overview.
www.sustainable.org