Alternative Design

• Green Building Concepts [ North Hollywood , California , USA ]
  Green Building Concepts supplies information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building.
  http://www.greenconcepts.com
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• Whole Building Design Guide [ Washington DC , USA ]
  Architects, engineers, and project managers can improve the performance and quality of their buildings by following the guidance and recommendations provided within the categories of this web site.
  http://www.wbdg.org
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• Advanced Building Technologies [ Ottawa , Ontario , Canada ]
  A building professional's guide to more than 90 environmentally-appropriate technologies and practices. Architects engineers and buildings managers can improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial industrial and...
  http://www.advancedbuildings.org/
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• why Green Buildings? Environmental Design Guide and Resources [ Calgary , Alberta , Canada ]
  Green building case studies, business cases, ROIs, LEED study guide and 225+ topic environmental building design guide water conservation and including indoor air quality.
  http://www.whygreenbuildings.com
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Alternative Design : Adobe

• Adobe Homes by El Paso Solar Energy Association [ El Paso , Texas , USA ]
  The oldest existing structures in the southwest are built with adobe blocks and these include both homes and missions. The reason that early settlers built with the earth was because
  http://www.epsea.org/adobe.html
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Alternative Design : Certification

• LEED - Green Building Certification Program by US Green Building Council [ San Francisco , California , USA ]
  The LEED (or commonly referred to as LEEDS) system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
  http://www.usgbc.org/LEED/LEED_main.asp
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Alternative Design : Daylighting

• Tips for Daylighting [ Berkeley , California , USA ]
  An excellent resource manual covering everything to do with daylighting in .pdf format...
  http://eande.lbl.gov/btp/pub/designguide/
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Alternative Design : Gabion Basket

• Gabion Baskets, Gabion Mattresses, Gabion Sacks, hexagonal wire mesh [ Ankara , Turkey ]
  Gabion Baskets, Gabion Mattresses, Gabion Sacks, Hexagonal Wire Mesh, Fences, Barbed Wire, Razor Barbed Wire are main production types for many succesfully realized projects. These productions are made of hot dipped galvanised or PVC coated.
  http://www.kiciman.com
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Alternative Design : Passive Solar

• Solar Architecture - Passive Cooling [ USA ]
  The term solar architecture refers to an approach to building design that is sensitive to Nature and takes advantage of climatic conditions to achieve human comfort rather than depending on artificial energy that is both costly and environmentally damaging.
  http://mhathwar.tripod.com/thesis/solar/solar_architecture.htm
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Alternative Design : Strawbale

• Basics of Strawbale Construction [ Minneapolis , Minnesota , USA ]
  Strawbale construction is a simple yet revolutionary technology that is the focus of a growing movement in alternative construction.
  http://www.cedn.org/strawbale/crashc.html
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• Straw Bale Construction: Beautiful Sustainable Buildings [ Nova Scotia , Canada ]
  We have constructed a two-storey Nebraska-Style Straw Bale house in Ship Harbour Nova Scotia. Nebraska-Style refers to a construction
  http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~kimt/strawbale.html
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• Solar Straw bale construction [ Alberta , Canada ]
  ALberta organizations involved in the design construction and promotion of solar straw bale houses and buildings
  http://www.auraborealis.com
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• StrawBale Australia [ Australia ]
  StrawBale Australia is a Design Construction and Resource Group. Specialising in energy efficient house designs and working with you to build your home
  http://www.strawbaleaustralia.com
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• Solstice - Strawbale Construction [ Washington DC , USA ]
  A comprehensive and very popular strawbale construction site by Solstice...
  http://sol.crest.org/efficiency/straw_insulation/index.html
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Case Studies : EcoHotels

• ECOHOTEL Certification - HVSInternational [ USA ] 1994
  ECOTELŪ-Certified properties lead the hospitality industry in environmental protection and preservation.
  http://www.hvsecoservices.com/ecotel.htm
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Famous People : Environmentalists

• Rachel Carson - Women in History [ Lakewood , Ohio , USA ]
  The author of Silent Spring...
  http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/cars-rac.htm
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• John Muir [ San Francisco , California , USA ]
  Environmentalist from the Sierras of California...
  http://www.sierraclub.org/history/muir/
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• Dr. David Suzuki - Award winning scientist environmentalist and [ Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada ]
  Famous canadian biologist documentary host of CBC's Nature of Things and founder of the David Suzuki Foundation...
  http://cbc.ca/onair/personalities/natureofthings/suzuki.html
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• Edward Abbey - Abbey's Web [ USA ]
  A famous desert poet and environmentalist...
  http://www.utsidan.se/abbey/
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• Farley Mowat - Author, Environmentalist [ Canada ]
  A Canadian environmental and literary icon, whose works have inspired millions of people to become more aware of the planet on which we live, will soon have his name stenciled on one of the world's most famous vessels.
  http://www.eastnorthumberland.com/news/news2002/newsJanuary2002/Mowat01092002.html
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• Julia Butterflly - Ancient Tree Saver [ USA ]
  After two high-profile years in a giant redwood, Julia Butterfly Hill has hit the ground running, determined to save all of America's ancient trees.
  http://www.metroactive.com/papers/sonoma/03.30.00/butterfly-0013.html
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• John Clarke - Mountaineer - Environmentalist [ Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada ]
  For the next 30 years of his life (and continuing today) John devoted himself to exploration. "My modus operandi has been to undertake 5-6 major wilderness expeditions per year between the months of May and October, working during the winter months simply to generate sufficient funds for supplies and transport.
  http://www.mountainclubs.bc.ca/wep/bio.htm
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Jobs and Careers

• Green Dream Jobs by Sustainable Business.com [ USA ]
  Business Jobs ... Environmental Jobs ... Environmentally Responsible Employers
  http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/jobs/
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• Environmental Jobs & Careers [ USA ]
  E Jobs links to environmental opportunities in the USA and Canada. Employment includes careers such as environmental engineers nature and wetlands scientists...
  http://www.ejobs.org/
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• Environmental Careers World [ Worldwide ]
  http://environmental-jobs.com/
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Products : Construction : Equipment

• Hydrosil Heating [ Charlotte , North Carolina , USA ]
  Hydro-Sil is a unique zone heating system that can save you hundreds of dollars in home heating costs by replacing inefficient ways of heating.
  http://www.hydrosil.com
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Products : Construction : Materials : Plasticwood

• The Plastic Lumber Company Inc. [ Akron , Ohio , USA ]
  Challenged by the idea of building a company based upon environmentally sound business principles, we are proud to offer a wide selection of "state of the art" decking, picnic tables, park benches, waste receptacles, signs, site furnishing and our newest product, large play structures.
  http://www.plasticlumber.com/
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Products : Consumer : Appliances

• Energy Star - Dishwasher Ratings [ North America ] 2001
  ENERGY STARŪ labeled dishwashers can help save money on utility bills through superior designs that require less money and less energy to get your dishes clean.
  http://www.energystar.gov/products/dishwashers/
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• Energy Star - Refrigerator Ratings [ North America ] 2001
  ENERGY STARŪ labeled refrigerators can help save money on utility bills through superior designs that require less money and less energy to keep your food cold.
  http://www.energystar.gov/products/refrigerators/
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Products : Consumer : Appliances : Washer Dryer

• Whirlpool [ USA ]
  Resource saving washing machines.
  http://www.whirlpool.com
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• Maytag [ Cleveland , Tennesse , USA ]
  Neptune 4000 Washing Machine
  http://www.maytag.com
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• Bendix Duomatic WD1054B Washer Dryer Combination [ Australia ]
  The Duomatiic simply lets you wash with an exclusive four way wave action and dr
  http://www.bendixaust.com.au/duomatiic.htm
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• ASKO W600 Washer [ Richardson , Texas , USA ]
  This tumble-action washer has conventional controls and the unconventional features that make it a 2001 Consumers Digest Best Buy.
  http://www.askousa.com/laundry/washers/w600.htm
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• Creda Ecowash Semi Integrated Washer Dryer [ UK ]
  Condensing Dryer.
  http://www.creda.co.uk/cgi-bin/db2www/header.d2w/reload?header=Prod&url=http%3A//www.creda.co.uk/cgi-bin/db2www/product.d2w/report%3Fprrfnbr%3D95%26prmenbr%3D2
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• BOSCH WFK24 Washer [ USA ]
  As a worldwide leader in laundry for over 70 years, Bosch is now bringing its High Efficiency washers and dryers to you.
  http://www.boschappliances.com/appliances/washers_dryers/washers_dryers.html
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• Ecosmart AutoWasher by Fisher Paykel [ USA ]
  Fisher & Paykel brings innovation to the laundry room. Our Ecosmart Washer, with matching clothes dryer, are designed and built upon the way we live our everyday lives.
  http://usa.fisherpaykel.com/Products/Products/ecosmart/ecosmart.html
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• Splendide Washer/Dryer Combination [ Clackamas , Oregon , USA ]
  A washer and dryer in one 24" space...
  http://www.splendide.com
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• Equator Clothes Processor 3600CEE [ USA ]
  The Clothes ProcessorŪ Family of products are manufactured in Italy.
  http://www.equatorappl.com
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• Malber WD1000 Washer/Dryer [ Garden City , New York , USA ]
  COMBO WASHER/DRYER 24" SPACE SAVER!
  http://www.malberusa.com/wd1000.html
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• Energy Star - Clothes Washer Ratings [ North America ] 2001
  ENERGY STARŪ labeled clothes washers can help save money on utility bills through superior designs that require less money and less energy to get clothes thoroughly clean.
  http://www.energystar.gov/products/clotheswashers/
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