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CMHC Water Conservation
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/su/waco/index.cfmCMHC Water Conservation site provides information on water reuse guidelines and standards in Canada, reuse case studies, alternative storm-water management tactics and water-related articles.
Smart Growth Issue Areas: Housing
www.smartgrowth.org/library/byissue.asp?iss=13Identifies a number of useful resources related to green buildings, including publications, case studies, and links. Many of these resources can be downloaded or read online.
Green Tree: Decisions for Environmental Buildings
www.ncat.org/greentree/welcome.htmlThis website is designed to introduce architecture and construction management students to the wide range of resource efficient building materials that they can use in design and building projects. The website encourages student
Reuse Steel
www.reuse-steel.org/projects.aspxResuse Steel provides information for designers, case studies, resources, news, and postings for reclaimed construction steel that are offered for sale to help facilitate greater reuse and recycling of steel components in construction.
Green Roofs – City of Toronto
www.toronto.ca/greenroofs/index.htmThis Toronto-focused site provides background information on green roofs, reports on studies and pilot programs, and a list of buildings with green roofs around Toronto.
Environmental Choice Program
www.ecologo.org/en/Environment Canada’s EcoLogo program provides a comprehensive list of buildings materials and supplies that can be used by buyers, builders, architects and contractors to ‘green’ their purchases.
CMHC Design Guidelines for Green Roofs
www.cmhc.ca/en/inpr/bude/himu/coedar/loader.cfm?url=/commonsCMHC's Design Guidelines for Green Roofs provides introductory information on green roof infrastructure, costs, and guidelines on how to implement and market a green roof for building owners and community planners.
Sustainable Architecture, Building & Culture
www.SustainableABC.com/A compendium of links and content oriented to the global community of ecological and natural building proponents. Topics include Bioregional Planning, Appropriate Technology, EcoVillages & Communities, and Transportation.
CanWEA SMALL WIND ENERGY
www.smallwindenergy.ca/en/SmallWind.htmlCanWEA SMALL WIND ENERGY provides information and decision-making tools to learn about small wind energy systems (i.e. turbines with rated capacities under 300 kilowatts).