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American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association |
www.arcsa.org |
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American Society of Irrigation Consultants |
www.asic.org |
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ASHRAE HBDP Certification |
www.ashrae.org |
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Clinton Foundation |
www.clintonfoundation.org |
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GreenCE |
www.greence.com |
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Green Build Alliance |
www.gbapgh.org |
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Green Contractor US |
www.greencontractors.us |
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Green Source Construction |
www.greensource.construction.com |
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International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association |
www.eng.warwick.ac.uk/ircsa |
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PeaPod Homes |
www.peapodhomes.com |
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Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond |
www.harvestingrainwater.com |
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Rainwater Management Solutions |
www.rainwatermanagement.com |
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U.S. Green Building Council |
www.usgbc.org |
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WaterSense |
www.epa.gov/watersense |
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Carbon Footprint - a measure of the amount of greenhouse gases emitted through the combustion of fossil fuels. Generally measured in tons of CO2.
Energy Star - an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) brand that's applicable to smaller HVAC equipment and plumbing equipment.
Green/high performance building - a building that achieves high performance over the full life cycle in the following areas: minimal energy consumption, minimal atmospheric emission, minimal discharge of harmful wastes, minimal impacts on site ecosystems, maximum quality of the indoor environment.
Green washing - making false green claims.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) - A voluntary consensus-based national standard developed by the USGBC.
Integrated Design Process (IDP) - an integrated design produces a cost-effective, high-performance building wherein all systems and components work together to produce overall functionality and environmental performance while meeting the needs of the owner.
Net Zero Energy Building - a building that, on an annual basis, draws from outside sources equal or less energy that it produces on site from renewable sources.
Sustainability - according to the ASHRAE GreenGuide, providing for the needs of the present without detracting from the ability to fulfill the needs of the future.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - a national non-profit organization founded in 1993 to promote the design and construction of buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. |
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