Online Resources

Design and Culture

Synopsis of engineer Joe Lstiburek's influential approaches to cost-,energy effective and healthy construction. Building Science Corporation
Efficient Appliances (Heating, kitchen, laundry, air conditioning, etc) Consumer Guide to Home Energy Saving, 7th Edition by Alex Wilson, Jennifer Thorne, John Morril
Trade organization for energy-efficient builders. Energy and Environmental Building Association
Products specific information on high performance appliances and lighting at home EPS's Energy Star
Hickory Consortium Hickory Consortium
Energy conservation, indoor air quality, alternative refrigerants…. HPAC Engineering
resource for builders on technology and building components systems. HUD's Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology
Geothermal Pumps International Source Heat Pump Association
Programs with builders resources: Tool base, Energy Value in Housing Award, ''Research'' NAHB Research Center
Michigan Chapter of int'l network for sustainable design o2 Michigan
Green Building: A primer for builders, consumers and Realtors Building Environmental Science and Technology
Building Green . Com Building Green . Com
Guide to Energy efficient homebuilding in cold climates. Revised edition released in November 2001 Canadian Home Builder's Association Builder's Manual:
BA team leader, Steven Winter Associates Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB)
Especially section under ''Additional Resources'' DOE's Building America
Resources on how to select high performance, climate tuning glazing DOE's Effeicient windows Collaborative
Some Energy basics for consumers and highly technical resources for commercial and residential building DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Network Building Technologies
A system approach to designing and buildiing healthy comfortable durable energy efficient and environmentally responsible homes EEBA Builder's Guide Series: Cold Climates, Hot-Dry, Mixed Dry Climates, Hot-Humid Climates.
Trade magazine on environmentally responsible design and construction Environmental Design and Construction
Good reference on making buildings comfortable and energy efficient Heating, Cooling, Lighting Design Methods for Architects, second edition by Nortbert Lechner
Technical Information for both builders and consumers Home Energy Magazine
NREL section of website technical resources for builders, particularly on renewable energy systems and energy analysis and building evaluation National Renewable Energy Lab
Consumer magazine on healthy and environmentally responsible homes. Natural Home
Award winning tips to build energy efficient homes. Profit from Green Building by Jeannie Leggett
Southface Institute, BA partner, posting resources under ''Journal'' and ''Fact Sheets'' Southface Institute
The SustainableABC book store is an ever changing collection of literature culled from the best authors on eco architecture, green building and healthy living. Sustainable ABC.com
RMI is a think tank and advocacy organization that is leading the way in energy efficiency and environmental design. Consulting service. Newsletter on website. Rocky Mountains Institute


Renewable Resources

recycle.net RECYCLER'S WORLD
Coordinates donations for re-use and does training. ReDO
Publications such as ''Building Solutions On-Line'' and ''High Performance Homes'' Advanced Energy Coorporation
Useful Guide for builders, engineers etc. that works with HVAC Efficient Installation and Maintenance Practices for residential HVAC Systems, by Rick Karg, John Krigger
Florida Solar Energy Center, especially technical resources on hot humid climates Florida Solar Energy Center
Commercial resource on publications, products and news for energy efficiency Iris Communications, Inc
Non Profit Organization (created 1994) Mission:Implementing The National Earth Comfort Program. The Earth Comfort program is a collaborative effort between the US Department of Energy, the US Environmental Protection Agency and private sector organizations interested in promoting the growth of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly heating and cooling technology GEOEXCHANGE Geothermal Heat Pump consortium
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), under the wing of Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) REEP CREST


Economy

Quality Information and Technical Resources for cold Climates for both builders and homeowners/buyers Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Brown lays out environmental problems facing the earth, paints a picture of a more sustainable economy, describes mechanism required to get there. Eco-Economy-Building an Economy fir the Earth by Lester R. Brown, Earth Policy Institute


Infrastructure and Mobility

AATA (Ann Arbor Transportation Authority) AATA (Ann Arbor Transportation Authority)
National Roadside Assistance for bikes, hybrids, autos: assistance, insurance, maps, trip routing, discounts on hybrid car assistance & rentals, eco-travel, hotels. Better World Club: Roadside Assistance for bikes, hybrid vehicles and autos.
Good News about Bicycling as a means of transportation and recreation in everyday life. Bicycling Life
Visions and examples of reducing car use and increasing quality of transportation and quality of life in cities CarFree Cities
is an environmental education course that was developed to heighten the awareness of personal responsibility as it relates to the automobile and the environment. Cars, Cultures and Cures
A variety of free downloadable K12 Curriculum on Transporation and the Environment . Center for Environmental Education: Educating for Sustainability
Sustainability Curriculum / Workshops for K-12 schools & educators, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit, governmental, and community organizations including the study of the ''full costs'' of our current transporation system plus more ecological alternatives. ''Creative Change'' Educational Solutions. Innovative Education for a Changing World.
Critical Mass Detroit Critical Mass Detroit
CTAA (Community Transportation Association of America) CTAA (Community Transportation Association of America)
DARTA (Detroit Area Regional Transportation Authority) DARTA (Detroit Area Regional Transportation Authority)
information on transportation in Detroit DDOT City of Detroit Department of Transportation
Detroit Bikes Detroit Bikes
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit People Mover Detroit People Mover
Drummond Island Ferry Drummond Island Ferry
A project exploring the ''hidden'' costs not reflected in the market price. Economics of Transporation
Federal Transit Administration Federal Transit Administration
Metro Times Article exploring the relationship between transportation and global warming. Feeling the Heat
Flint MTA (Mass Transportation Authority) Flint MTA (Mass Transportation Authority)
Communities and businesses in greater Detroit are redefining their relationship with the river and championing linked greenways along its entire length GreenWays Initative
Visions for alternative mass transportation for Michigan: high speed magnetic levitation public (MagLev) transit network powered by solar-produced hydrogen energy. Interstate Traveler
Lake Erie Transit Lake Erie Transit
League of American Bicyclists League of American Bicyclists
League of Michigan Bicyclists League of Michigan Bicyclists
LTU Lawrence Technological University LTU Lawrence Technological University
MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation)
Michigan Association of Paddlesport Providers Michigan Association of Paddlesport Providers
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, Inc. Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, Inc.
State of Michigan Information on the use of biomass to produce fuels that can be used for transportation Michigan Biomass Programs
Michigan Environmental Council Michigan Environmental Council
Articles and information that support more livable communities and more ecological transportation options. Michigan Land Use Institute
Michigan Mountain Biking Association Michigan Mountain Biking Association
Michigan Public Transportation Providers Michigan Public Transportation Providers
Michigan Suburbs Alliance Michigan Suburbs Alliance
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance
MOSES (transpo. program ) MOSES (transpo. program )
A Detroit-based non-profit organization dedicated to reducing automobile dependency through car sharing & transporation information. Motor City CarShare
Popular Mass Transit for metro Detroit (good picture on website) Where do you want to go? Provides information & assistance:Transit news, history & study resources, local essays on transit in Motown. Motown Transit
Researching and developing alternative fuels & microgrid generation. Next Energy
PIRGIM - (do not see transit area...but good enviro link.) PIRGIM
RideShare is a free carpool and vanpool matching service that links commuters traveling into or within Southeast Michigan for work. Since 1980, RideShare has assisted more than 100,000 Detroit carpoolers and vanpoolers with their requests. RideShare
Routes International Routes International
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is the regional planner in Southeast Michigan, supporting local government planning in the areas of transportation, environment, community and economic development, and education. SEMCOG (transportation planning area)
Sisters Cycling Bicycle Club Sisters Cycling Bicycle Club
Activities in the Greater Detroit can be listed on this site. Sustainable Detroit, Calendar of Events
Information on alternative vehicle fuels and the vehicles that use them, including an alternative fuel station locator and tax incentives. The Alternative Fuels Data Center
An article on standards that Smart Growth and green groups are using to encourage ''traditional neighborhood design.'' The system rates developments on the things New Urbanist crave: Compact and affordable home designs, nearby public transit, stores and offices just a walk away. http://mlui.org/Transportation/index.asp Traditional neighborhood design
Transit Windsor Transit Windsor
Transportation Riders United (TRU)
University of Michigan Transportation University of Michigan Transportation
Wolverine Sports Club Wolverine Sports Club
Proposed layout of the bikeway network by the City of Ferndale. Woodward Corridor Bike Paths
WSU Wayne State University WSU Wayne State University


Information and Miscellaneous

The Ultimate Guide for Healthier, Safer, Less Toxic Living. Creating a healthy House hold, by Lynn Marie Bower
Detroit Green Map Resource List PDF Download Detroit Green Map Resource List PDF Download
UDM University of Detroit Mercy UDM University of Detroit Mercy
WARM online directory WARM online directory