Websites

LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: http://www.usgbc.org/LEED/LEED_main.asp

The U.S. Green Building Council promotes buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Members developed the LEED Green Building rating system.
City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development Green Building Resource: http://www.portlandonline.com/osd

Features information on green building with special focus on Portland. Find financial incentives, a Portland LEED guide, class offerings, technical resources and designs, and materials to aid in green building projects.
Green Home Building: Building Today for Tomorrow: http://greenhomebuilding.com/

A website loaded with information about using renewable energy and resources. Discusses "vernacular architecture," natural building and sustainable architecture.
Environmental Protection Agency:Green Building: http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/index.htm

Find information on energy-efficient water use, green building materials and options for creating a green indoor environment.
Northwest Ecobuilding Guild: http://www.ecobuilding.org/lib/

An association of builders, designers, homeowners and others concerned with ecological building. This site links to their newsletter, the Ecobuilding Times with news, articles and reviews.
Northwest Green Directory: http://www.nwgreendirectory.com/

Find links to regionally available green building products and services