Green Building

A hands-on introduction for local businesses, environmental groups, smart growth organizations, neighborhood residents and anyone interested in making communities better and greener. Read more »

A handbook that summarizes the advantages of wood-efficient approaches to design, material selection, and construction for residential applications, with extensive practical and resource information for builders, architects, engineers, developers, lenders, and insurers. Read more »

Cities and towns across the country are turning to private sector ingenuity and embracing smart growth as a better solution to meet the needs of their growing populations. Read more »

A model for low-income housing that promotes health, conserves natural resources, provides easy access to services, saving residents hundreds of dollars annually in energy and transportation costs. Read more »

Americans want smart growth alternatives to conventional transportation that will save thousands of dollars a year in transportation costs, improve quality of life, and provide significant environmental benefits. Read more »

NRDC's offices save energy and the environment by embracing green building design. Read more »