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Sustainable Building Technology

Sustainable Construction Websites

Building Science Corporation

"Buildingscience.com is a free online resource owned and operated by Building Science Corporation. BSC takes a leadership role in promoting the design and construction of buildings that are healthier, less energy-consuming, and more durable and economical. We want to change the way the world builds, and we believe that creating and sharing knowledge is critical to that change."

 

Cold Climate Housing Research Center

"The Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) is an industry-based, nonprofit corporation created to facilitate the development, use, and testing of energy-efficient, durable, healthy, and cost-effective building technologies for people living in circumpolar regions around the globe.

Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Research Center was conceived and developed by members of the Alaska State Home Builders Association and 90 percent of CCHRC’s charter members are general contractors from across the state. The Alaska professional building community is highly regarded as a national leader in energy efficient housing design and construction, boasting the largest per capita builders’ association in the nation."

 

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"The latest trends, research, data and insights on housing in Canada." The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation "is a Crown corporation governed by a Board and responsible to Parliament through a Minister."

 

 

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The WBDG Resource Pages "are written by industry experts explaining strategies, technologies, applications, standards, and emerging issues relevant to the subject along with links to related WBDG pages, external websites, publications, and points of contact."

 

"Passipedia constitutes a vast array of cutting edge, scientifically sound, Passive House relevant articles. On Passipedia, basic Passive House information and insights are available for all to see, whereas members of the International Passive House Association (iPHA) receive special access to the more in depth sections."

Renewable Energy Websites

Home Energy BC logo Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - Energy Department  Announces up to $22 Million for Marine Energy Foundational R&D and Testing  Infrastructure Upgrades rocky mountain institute
Natural Resources Canada | URISA The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - Organizations -  ENERGYDATA.INFO
International Renewable Energy Agency - Wikipedia IEA - Online data service

 

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