Architectural Engineering

Offers design ideas and tools for reducing the carbon burden of buildings and infrastructure.

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.

This certification system for buildings that promote health was devised by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA).

Provides a framework for buildings that promote human and community health.

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

Key organization promoting green building research and design including everything you to need to know about LEED certification.

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.

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

Features energy-saving products, design principles, and insulating methods.

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 video describes the various elements of a Powerhouse Paris Proof structure that produces more energy than it consumes in accordance with the Paris Climate Accords.

Provides comprehensive product information, CAD details, BIM objects, specs, catalogs, galleries, green product information, CEUs and more on thousands of products. Products arranged by MasterFormat divisions for construction specification.

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.

The goal of 'Whole Building' Design is to create a successful high-performance building by applying an integrated design and team approach to the project during the planning and programming phases.