What is the future of "Green Architecture"? How can I create and manage a green building that supports a sustainable environmental policy? Look to these links to show you the newest in the future of this growing area of facilities development.

US Green Building Council - This site is hosted by a non-profit consensus coalition promoting the understanding, development, and accelerated implementation of green buildings. The LEEDS Green Building Rating System is defined, along with information on Sustainable Building Technical Manual, State and Local Committees and Case Studies.

Green Building Information Council - This Canadian agency works to advance the energy and environmental performance of buildings through the creation, exchange and application of appropriate and timely information. Although Canadian based, this site is chock full of information from news and events, advanced technology, green building software, energy audits and much more.

Environmental Design Collaborative - This web site describes itself as "a unique compendium of links and content oriented to the global community of ecological and natural building proponents." It’s list of linked topics includes air and water quality, architects and architecture, eco building materials, principals of sustainability, and recycled building materials. It even includes a section on sacred space.

Materials for the Future Foundation - The Materials for the Future Foundation (MFF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 by a group of San Francisco Bay Area funders and recycling advocates. It is dedicated to helping Northern California communities create jobs in the recycling, reuse and remanufacturing industries.

California Materials Exchange - CalMAX ... a free service designed to help businesses find markets for materials they have traditionally discarded. CalMAX helps businesses, industries, and institutions save resources and money.