Sustainability

containerhomes.net
Submitted by staff on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 21:46
The shipping container homes are the most environmentally sound form of home construction on the market. They use a fraction of the traditional timber steel and cement and cement found in conventional homes. The structural strength of the shipping container allows the builder to create multi-story dwellings, offering a larger living space without expanding its footprint.

PermaculturePower
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 04:39
What is Permaculture Power? This website to share with you all the information that I have found useful as a permaculturist and that I think would be of value to others for their own work. I hope you enjoy the site and keep coming back for more as I will regularly update the site with more information and links for your reference.

Planet Earth Home
Submitted by Earth Links on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 21:35
This single book (Planet Earth Home) is a compilation of the entire world's knowledge and technology for new self-sufficient/self-sustaining home designs.

Earthship Biotecture
Submitted by Earth Links on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 21:16
Earthship Biotecture is a global company offering proven, totally sustainable design and construction services worldwide. Our company is led by Michael Reynolds, the principle biotect and creator of the Earthship Concept.

Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development
Submitted by Earth Links on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 16:07
Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD) staff have undertaken contract research and consultancy for over 30 years to create the underlying knowledge and technologies necessary to achieve more energy-efficient and sustainable lifestyles.

Solar Energy International (SEI) Workshops
Submitted by Earth Links on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 17:24
SEI believes that people learn by doing. Instructors are leaders in their fields, bringing the most up-to-date information in renewable energy technologies. Classroom and laboratory work is enhanced by case studies, tours and practical installations.

Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP) Program
Submitted by Earth Links on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 15:33
AEE's Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP) program is designed to provide recognition for professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the sustainable development field. The designation CSDP identifies individuals who have demonstrated high levels of technical expertise in energy management and environmental practices.

Sierra magazine - The Green Life
Submitted by Earth Links on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 08:29
"The Green Life" was launched in the November/December 2005 issue of Sierra magazine as a place to showcase trendsetting people, cool products, and empowering ideas. Quickly we saw that there was too much happening, too fast, to limit our coverage to a few bimonthly pages, and thus this blog was born.

Institute for Sustainable Communities
Submitted by Earth Links on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 08:24
At the Institute for Sustainable Communities, we give passionate, committed people around the world the tools, skills, and resources they need to make their communities better places to live.

Green Options
Submitted by Earth Links on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 07:30
Green Options is a community and network of blogs dedicated to helping you figure out what sustainability means to you. Pick a channel above or browse around.


