Green MBA-Marylhurst University:

Marylhurst University strives to lead higher education into a new era of sustainability. Our MBA in Sustainable Business weaves green concepts into the fabric of every single course, and is one of the very few programs offered completely online.

BuildingGreen.com is a massive site with comprehensive information about "green building" and energy conservation products, materials, and methods.

Visit BuildingGreen at www.buildinggreen.com

Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers that are ingested or inhaled can be lodged into the body, causing infections or swelling. Mesothelioma can sometimes affect the abdomen or heart as well. In the United States, about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed annually. It typically occurs in men, at a ratio of 4:1. There is currently no cure for this disease.

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ASTM International is the world's leading standards development organization. ASTM Technical Committee C16 has developed virtually all the standards for insulation materials used in the United States and in many other nations. These standards are contained in Volume 4.06 of The Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Buyers and specifiers can search for the standards they need on the ASTM web site, and immediately download individual standards through the on line ASTM store. The cost of individual standards varies, but they are generally in the $30 to $40 range. Three or four individual standards about equal the cost of one volume of The Annual Book of ASTM Standards.

Visit ASTM at www.astm.org

Affordable Comfort, Inc., is a not for profit organization that presents national and regional conferences on energy conservation, healthy living environments, and sustainable building, and publishes information on these subjects.

Visit Affordable Comfort at www.affordablecomfort.org

The Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control is a coalition of companies and trade associations working to promote passive protection as part of a balanced design approach to fire protection in the built environment. Since cellulose insulation is recognized as a material that increases the fire resistance of walls, and as an effective fire block CIMA was a charter member of AFSCC.

Visit AFSCC at www.afscconline.org

The Alliance to Save Energy doesn't take much explanation. Check the ASE site to see what the alliance is doing to further its mission.

Visit The Alliance to Save Energy at www.ase.org

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy focuses on efficient heating and cooling, lighting, windows, and appliances. The site includes an excellent list of links to other energy conservation sites.

Visit ACEEE at www.aceee.org

Building Technology Roadmaps were developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, working in cooperation with industry. CIMA and other insulation industry associations actively worked with DOE in developing the Residential Buildings Technology Roadmap.

View buildings technology at www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/technology_roadmaps

Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) has extensive information about residential design, building materials, energy conservation, and other important subjects available on its site.

Visit CMHC at www.cmhc.ca

Energy Star is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that rates and identifies energy efficient products, appliances, and homes. The Energy Star site will help you follow a more energy-efficient lifestyle – and save a lot of money, too!

Visit Energy Star at www.energystar.gov

The Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) promotes awareness of energy conservation and sustainable building practices, and offers practical, detailed solutions for energy-efficient, environmentally sound construction.

Visit EEBA at www.eeba.org

The Green Builders Guide: Resource Links will help you learn about environmentally friendly building and construction.

Visit Dallas Home Builders: http://www.dallashomebuilders.org/green-builders-guide/ for more information.

The Energy Star Toolbox is a joint project of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It offers plenty of practical tips for making your home more energy-efficient.

Visit The Energy Star Toolbox at www.epa.gov/hhiptool

Environmental Building News is the definitive publication for news and information about "green building."

Visit EBN at www.buildinggreen.com

Home Energy Magazine is published for people who build homes – and people who live in them. You'll find plenty of useful information about energy-efficient building practices and appliances in the pages of Home Energy and on the web site. The web site also has many links to other energy conservation and "green building" sites.

Visit Home Energy at www.homeenergy.org

Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA) is an organization of insulation installers that specialize in residential and light commercial projects.

Visit ICAA at www.insulate.org

The International Code Council (ICC) is an alliance of the regional building officials professional associations, BOCAI, SBCCI, and ICBO, formed to develop a single set of model codes for use throughout the United States and in other nations. The ICC site is the place to go for the latest information on building codes and code development.

Visit ICC at www.intlcode.org

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is the trade association for home builders in the United States. The NAHB site describes information resources for contractors, educational programs offered by NAHB and its state and local chapters, and economic and statistical information about the home building industry.

Visit NAHB at www.nahb.org

The NAHB Research Center, owned by the National Association of Home Builders, is America’s Housing Technology and Information Resource. Here you will find information about new building materials and practices – and traditional materials and methods, too.

Visit the NAHB Research Center at www.nahbrc.org

National Insulation Association (NIA) is an organization of commercial-industrial insulation contractors. NIA members insulate power plants, process systems, factories, refineries, and similar facilities.

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Cellulose is a naturally superior material for insulation.  The long, inter-locking fibers of recycled newsprint resist settling and create an exceptional thermal barrier.  Cellulose insulation has a long and rich history in the construction industry, going back to the 1930's.  And, despite its established, time-proven status, cellulose has improved in quality and sophistication over time, and it now provides exceptional resistance to fire, moisture, mold, and vermin.  No other insulation can claim these benefits and also provide the superior thermal and sound insulation that comes naturally to cellulose. 

Visit NIA at www.insulation.org

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers energy conservation information on its web site.

Visit USDOE at www.energy.gov

Environmentally Friendly Building Materials

• Environmentally Friendly Building – A list of Earth friendly building materials and tips for using recycled items for remodeling.
• Using Earth Friendly Materials – Some tips on how to use environmentally friendly materials when building.
• Green Building Materials – An article explaining green building products and how to go about purchasing them.

Waste Reduction

• Waste Reduction Design – A guide for waste reduction in the design and construction of sustainable office buildings.
• Construction Recycling Strategies – An article providing information on recycling of construction materials and cutting down on waste.
• Construction Waste Recycling – Guidelines and considerations for green building and construction waste reduction and recycling.

Indoor Air Quality

• IAQ Management – Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on indoor air quality management during construction planning.
• Maintaining Indoor Air Quality – Information on maintaining indoor air quality during construction and renovation projects.
• IAG Guide – A guide to designing and constructing buildings with good indoor air quality.

Sustainable Development

• Sustainability In Construction – A diagram explaining how sustainable development is implemented in the construction industry.
• Sustainable Building Manual – A manual produced in part by the Department of Energy showing how to design, operate, and maintain environmentally friendly buildings.
• Sustainable Living Skills – Some tips and information on the skills needed to build a sustainable and environmentally friendly house or other building.

Energy Efficiency

• EEBA – Website of the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance, provides information and education on sustainable building.
• Building Technologies Program – Information on the US Department of Energy’s BTP program which funds research and technology to reduce energy building energy use.
• Building Green – A list of resources and articles with information on energy efficient building.

Water Efficiency

• Improving Water Efficiency – A list of steps on improving building water efficiency for homes and businesses.
• Water Efficiency 101 – Tips and information on building a water efficient residency.
• Water Efficiency Design – An article from the Whole Building Design Guide on protecting and conserving water when building.

Guide to Green Mortgages / Energy Efficient Mortgages

What’s a “Green Mortgage”? It is a term that many, even the most environmentally focused of us, have not heard before. And it’s not what you might think. It is not a marketing or public relations effort. It is a program backed by private and government mortgage programs designed to help you make your home more energy efficient.

Green, or “Energy efficient” mortgages, let you borrow extra money to pay for energy efficient upgrades to your current home or a new or old home that you plan to buy. The result is a more environmentally friendly living space that uses fewer resources for heating and cooling and has dramatically lower utility costs. The types of things that are covered include upgrades that you may have thought you couldn’t afford like double paned windows, tankless water heaters, modern HVAC systems, and new insulation.

Visit www.mortgageloan.com/environment/