Resources

WMO 2007 GHG Bulletin (Report)

This 4-page bulletin from the World Meterological Organization reports on GHG levels in 2006, the highest on record.

California Green Innovation Index (Report)

This report from Next 10 explains how and why California has grown its robust economy for three decades AND is still greener than any other state. Contains big lessons for federal climate policy.

Climate Action Playbook for Cities (Website)

This web-based tool provides a comprehensive guide to rapidly greening buildings, neighborhoods and infrastructure. Practically organized in 3 sections - Learn, Plan, Act -- and filled with cases studies, model ordinances etc.

Clean Energy Blueprint (Report)

This report from the Union of Concerned Scientists outlines the policies needed to meet at least 20 percent of America's electricity needs from renewable sources by 2020. The measures would save consumers a total of $440 billion, reduce use of coal by nearly 60 percent, and avoid the need for new power plants.

Design a Carbon Neutral Building in 5 Minutes (Report)

This brief video demonstrates a new software application for architects from Green Building Studio. With a few clicks, it calculates the carbon footprint of a building design and offers alternatives for making it carbon neutral.

Sustainable Building Sourcebook (Report)

The Sourcebook was developed to foster the implementation of environmentally responsible practices in homebuilding. It presents specific and general recommendations for homes that can be considered environmentally friendly.

The information is designed to educate and inform readers about less-familiar approaches to building homes. The Sourcebook is directed to those with knowledge of the building trades and building terminology, but contains useful information for interested and motivated lay persons.

Architecture 2030 (Organization)

Architecture 2030’s mission is to rapidly transform the US and global Building Sector from the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions to a central part of the solution to the global-warming crisis.

Buildings Energy Data Book (Government)

The Buildings Energy Data Book compiled by the US Department of Energy includes statistics on residential and commercial building energy consumption. Data tables contain statistics related to construction, building technologies, energy consumption, and building characteristics.

Nation Under Siege Coastal Impact Study (Report)

This report from Architecture 2030, with astonishing pictures of the potential impact of sea level rise on US coastal communities, calls for an immediate moratorium on coal plants.