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Green Building

United States Environmental Protection Agency- Resource on reasons for building green, components of green building, funding opportunities, types of green buildings and frequently asked questions.

American Institute of Architects Top Ten Green Developments

Green Construction and Demolition - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality website on Green Construction practices and guidlelines.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Buildingis a rating system that was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).  LEED sets standards for environmentally sustainable construction and is the accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.  Visit the local Detroit Regional Chapter.

LEED for Homes
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED Retail - Pilot Project
LEED Core & Shell
LEED for Commerical Interiors

ReGreen - The American Society of Interior Designers’ Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council have partnered on the development of best practice guidelines and educational resources for sustainable residential improvement projects.

Green Built Michigan - A Michigan-base non-profit organization that with a mission  "to educate the building industry and the general public on methods to build more environmentally sustainable housing".

Last updated: 7/20/2009 2:13:55 PM