Helpful Links

Department of Energy (DOE)
Weatherization Assistance Program



Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)
Education and resources for residential design.



Efficient Windows Collaborative
Information on window energy features







Home green home
Best practices to make homes greener, healthier, and more energy efficient.



Energy Star
Appliances, Heating and Cooling, Lighting, etc.



Environmental Building News
The Leading Newsletter on Environmentally Responsible Design and Construction (Your Guide to Green Building). Contains articles, reviews, and news stories on energy-efficient, resource-efficient, and healthy building practices.



Green/Energy Efficient Mortgage



Green Home Guide
Website with information on green products based in San Francisco



Greenroofs.com
Information on green roof technology



Historic Chicago Bungalow Association
Information on adapting and maintaining historic Chicago Bungalows.



Houzz
Get inspired and create ideabooks.






Michael Lipman Photography
Chicago architectural photographer, who is responsible for the project images on this site.



National Association of Home Builders Research Center
Research and development of green building products.



United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
Sets standards for sustainable buildings and offers education and resources.



Del Mar Fans and Lighting
Energy Efficiency at Home



Semper Solaris
Solar Power Guide








Guide to Energy Efficiency for Small Business







Sustainable Housing Guide
A general overview or sustainable design considerations.