Sustainability in Civil Engineering

The Building Research Establishment Energy Assessment Manual (BREEAM) is the rating system used largely in Europe to assess the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings.

Provides information on passive building, materials, standards, and certification. Includes access to a free version of its WUFI® Passive Modeling software.

USGBC is a non-profit organization committed to a sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. They oversee LEED, a certification system for implementing measurable green building design & construction.

The WGBC is a global network of Green Building Councils in around 70 countries that are dedicated to reducing the carbon load of buildings through sustainable design.

These free publications provide a sensible approach to easily achieve advanced levels of energy savings without having to resort to detailed calculations or analysis.

Seeks to accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency best practices by building professionals working in the commercial real estate field.

This Boston University website provides access to research on the built environment and its impact on public health and environmental justice.

LEED certification news, green building products, and best practices for sustainable design and construction.

Online access to peer-reviewed research projects and case studies in all facets of building.

Certification system focused on energy consuming products.

Design guidelines approved by ANSI for Fire, Wind Uplift, and Root Repellency.

Provides a detailed description of green roofs, material components, and design considerations.

This Mass. School Building Authority offers information on funding and constructing sustainable school buildings in the Commonwealth.

Resources for improving the energy performance of commercial buildings.

This energy-positive Norwegian office building is designed to "generate more energy in its operational phase than it consumes through the production of building materials, construction, operation and disposal of the building."

An online guide to sustainable building methods; materials; and recycling and reuse. Ways of conserving water and energy are also highlighted.

Articles and videos on all aspects of sustainable living, including energy, transportation, architecture, and green materials.

Decision-making tools and resources for to designing, building and operating energy-efficient buildings.

Resources for successfully building and selling zero-energy ready homes in today's market.

A guide to green building, building types, design principles, and funding opportunities.

Current information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria and technology from a 'whole buildings' perspective.