Green Urbanism
Green Affordable Housing
Links
Key Organizations and Information Websites
Design Guidelines for Green Affordable Housing
Key Organizations and Information Websites
Global Green USA: Greening Affordable Housing Initiative
Affordable Housing Design Advisor
Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor (HUD / Energy Star)
Green Affordable Housing Coalition
Habitat for Humanity: Sustainable Building / Construction Technologies
Home Depot Foundation (e.g., Affordable Housing Built Responsibly grant program / Awards of Excellence)
LEED for Homes Initiative for Affordable Housing
LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): Sustainable Communities programs
LISC Green Development Center
National Center for Healthy Housing
Partnership for Sustainable Communities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities
HUD Green Homes and Communities information
U.S. Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities (HUD/EPA/DOT)
Design Guidelines for Green Affordable Housing
Enterprise Green Communities Criteria
AIA (American Institute of Architects) Affordable Green Guidelines
Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties: A Resource Guide, by Bay Area LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)
Go to the Green Building Resources page for a listing of other residential guidelines and certifications, most of which can also be used for affordable housing projects.
Global Green Publications e.g., Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing (2nd Edition), edited by Global Green USA (Island Press, 2007); green affordable housing case studies, etc.
For additional links, go to these pages:
Green Building Resources
Green Urbanism Resources (Cities/Communities/Neighborhoods)
Green Schools Resources
