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  design
InfoResources—Descriptions from site
ThinkCycle–Open Collaborative Design: "An academic, non-profit initiative engaged in supporting distributed collaboration towards design challenges facing underserved communities and the environment. ThinkCycle seeks to create a culture of open source design innovation, with ongoing collaboration among individuals, communities and organizations around the world."
     

    
  community  

Creators Channel: "Creators, students aiming to become creators, users, and clients. The Creators Channel is a gathering place for anyone involved in creative work."
Added 12282001

designerID: "Web-based, virtual design community serving designers, design students and schools, organizations and suppliers. It provides members with an easy-to-use way to stay in touch with fellow designers and an easy-to-search design library."
Added 04012007

Green Space Design: "GSD is committed to providing an open forum for the discussion of open space preservation issues."
Added 01032002

Reluct.com: "Design news and weblog."
Added 07112004

Superuse—Where recycling meets design: "Online community of designers, architects and everybody else who is interested in inventive ways of recycling."
Added 05132007

The Sustainable Everyday Project: "SEP proposes an open web platform to stimulate social conversation on possible sustainable futures."
Added 02102008
    

  education

101 Things Designers Can Do to Save The Earth
Added 10222007

Changing the change: "An international conference on the role and potential of design research in the transition towards sustainability"
Added 02122008

Creativity Workshop: "Established in 1993 and is commited to helping individuals believe in and develop their creative process through using creative writing, art, memoir, storytelling, drama, journaling and map making exercises intended to become the tools for a lifetime. People from all different disciplines, interests and levels of experience, come together to explore their imaginations."
Added 07112004

Design Can Change: "Design can change is simple. It works on the belief that our industry can make positive change by working together. Use this resource as a starting point to help bring our community together to encourage sustainable practices."
Added 06092007

design: e2: "The Economics of Being Environmentally Conscious is an original HD multipart television series that explores the living vitality of the environment. Eight different topics—from sustainable architecture to water culture to alternative energy to organic farming to recycled clothing and more—are each presented in six thirty-minute episodes, challenging us to live smarter, live greener and live with the future in mind."
Added 06092007

The Designer's Atlas of Sustainability: "Presents an accessible conceptual overview of the three main landscapes for sustainability—ecology, economy and culture—and how designers can navigate them."
Added 03292008

Ecological Guide to Paper: "Celery Design Collaborative developed this Guide to help clients weigh economic and ecological considerations in design."
Added 04212004

Educating Architects for a Sustainable Environment: "The site features more than 140 recommendations, 50 implementation strategies, and 5 model curricula, for sustainably oriented approaches to architectural education."
Added 02092003

Environmental Literacy Council: "ELC is dedicated to helping citizens, especially young people, participate wisely in this arena. An independent, non-profit organization, the Council gives teachers the tools to help students develop environmental literacy: a fundamental understanding of the systems of the world, both living and non-living, along with the analytical skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices."
Added 02272003

Ecological Footprint Quiz: "Estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet."
Added 04232005

Green Design Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University: "Carnegie Mellon University began a campus-wide Green Design Initiative in 1992 to promote environmentally conscious engineering, product and process design, manufacturing, and architecture."
Added 02092003

Green Design Education Initiative: "Strategic partnership comprised of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Metropolis Magazine. The magazine and these prominent US-based international associations have pooled their resources to gather, share and disseminate information about green design."
Added 02032003

Green Dollhouse Project: "Dreamed up at a meeting of the Sustainable San Mateo County Green Building Task Force as a creative and unique way to bring ideas about green building to families and inspire them to think green when they design, remodel or even shop for their homes. The project also encourages design professionals to play with green building materials and to face the challenge of incorporating green building practices into a functional dollhouse."
Added 07122004

renourish: "A resource for the graphic design industry. When green design is usually discussed, most people think of buildings, products or even cars, but what about packaging? Shouldn't magazines, business cards, brochures and websites be green? At renourish, we're helping to start the conversation on green graphic design by providing defintions, tips, and links to sustainable resources designers can use to make their work a little greener."
Added 06092007

Second Nature: "Since 1993, Second Nature has been dedicated to accelerating a process of transformation in higher education. We chose to assist colleges and universities in their quest to integrate sustainability as a core component of all education and practice, and to help expand their efforts to make human activity sustainable."
Added 02272003

Sustainable Design in Wikipedia
Added 12302005

Sustainable Metropolis: Metropolis magazine's section of projects, links, people and ideas of sustainable design
Added 02092003

ThinkCycle's Design that Matters
Added 02272003

3d&i: "A new website that has games, sharing between kids, and stories-all about design and the visual world. It's targeted especially to 9–12 year olds."
Added 11142003

   

  events  

Centre for Education in the Built Environment's International Design Events
Added 02092003

Designing a Sustainable Future: "Projects entering the 'Designing a Sustainable Future' contest should foster the sustainable mindset of design. The student contest welcomes all creative entries that combine high-quality design with a distinct contribution to the goal of sustainable need-fulfilment."
Added 12192005

Europan: "In conjunction with some twenty European countries Europan organises a biennial competition in the field of architecture and urban design. In all these countries, including the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy and Great Britain, the competition is held according to the same rules and with one common theme. In this way Europan aims to give shape to a Europe in which young and highly-promising architects can contribute to innovations in the field of architecture, notably housing."
Added 06032002

EXP3: "The only conference—the only experience—that focuses on the how—not just the why and what. We bring together every segment of the experiential industry to create the comprehensive conference for both Thinkers and Doers."
Added 05292004

Globaldesignonline.com's U.S. and International Design Events
Added 02092003

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
Added 10092005

Metropolis magazine's U.S. and International Design Events
Added 02092003

o2-USA's National Sustainable Design Events
Added 02092003

Spark:03: "Will convene a formidable group of international design practitioners ranging from IKEA to IDEO, and including such speakers as Ray Anderson from Interface, known for his leadership and vision regarding 'green design.' All represent an array of empirical knowledge, ideas, opinions and vision—all related to successful ventures in bringing a designer's creations to market."
Added 06212003

Sustainable Living Festival: "An innovative, inspiring and exciting event, which provides a platform to showcase and celebrate sustainable living with the Australian community. Its purpose is to encourage, educate and promote the uptake of sustainable living, empowering individuals to change the way they perceive, interact and challenge the world they live in."
Added 11162003

ThinkCycle's Development by Design International Conferences
Added 02272003

Tropical Green: "Two-day conference will be an invaluable experience for architects, interior designers, developers, city planners, politicians, and voters in search of learning the ways of 21st century design that will both help the environment and their wallets."
Added 12192005
    

  exhibits  

EcoLogic: "Focuses on what we can do in Australia for the future of the planet and it demonstrates how smart ideas and environmental design can make a difference."
Added 03272004
    

  news  

GreenBiz.com's News Center
Added 02272003

Inhabitat: "Focuses on what we can do in Australia for the future of the planet and it demonstrates how smart ideas and environmental design can make a difference."
Added 07072007
    

  organizations  

18seconds.org: "Change a bulb. Change everything."
Added 06092007

Adaptive Environments Center: "A non-profit organization, AE was founded in 1978 to address the environmental issues that confront people with disabilities and elderly people."
Added 01032002

AIGA Center for Sustainable Design: "Dedicated to providing designers with a wide range of information regarding sustainable business practice. Through case studies, interviews, resources and discourse, this site will encourage and support designers as they incorporate sustainable thinking into their professional lives."
Added 05132007

Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsiblity: "ADPSR has a sixteen year history of educating design professionals and the public about critical social and environmental issues. Although established with a disarmament focus, during the last nine years ADPSR has expanded its concerns to include the protection of the natural and built environment, and the promotion of ecologically and socially responsible development"
Added 02092003

Architecture for Humanity: "A volunteer non-profit organization founded for the promotion of architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian problems."
Added 05212002

BeGreenNow: "Empowers you to take an active role in neutralizing your carbon emissions and reducing your impact on global warming."
Added 01202008

BetterBricks: "The goal of BB is to help business professionals understand the power of energy efficiency to make a real difference in their buildings and in their business. It’s about how to make buildings work harder and smarter."
Added 04072003

Beyond Grey Pinstripes: "Highlights the most innovative MBA programs and faculty infusing environmental and social impact management into the business school curriculum. Our report and website are tools for prospective and current business students, administrators, faculty and corporate recruiters to compare MBA curricula and benchmark programs."
Added 06122004

Bioneers: "Educational nonprofit that strengthens and expands networks of practical visionaries working on behalf of the environment and people. We spread solutions-oriented stories—including both ecological models and social strategies—for restoring the earth."
Added 03272004

Center for Neighborhood Technology: "CNT has a unique mission: To invent and implement new tools and methods that create livable urban communities for everyone. Until recently, CNT's work has focused primarily on the Chicago region and its communities. The tools and methods that help to create healthy urban communities in Chicagoland, however, are relevant to many other urban settings. At the same time we know that other regions have unique problems and that we can learn from these differences. CNT is now working in other urban areas, including South Florida, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Pittsburgh."
Added 05252005

Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology: "Since 1994 Solstice, now simply CREST, has been a pioneering force publishing information about renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability available on the Internet."
Added 02092003

Center for Resource Solutions: "CRS, based in San Francisco, brings together diverse interests to implement practical resource solutions. Our national and international programs promote clean and efficient energy use, encourage sustainable economic growth, and help preserve the environment for present and future generationst."
Added 02102003

Centre for Sustainable Design: "CSD Facilitates discussion and research on eco-design and broader sustainability considerations in product and service development."
Added 02092003

Center for Sustainable Systems: "CSS develops life cycle based models and sustainability metrics to evaluate the performance and to guide the continuous improvement of industrial systems for meeting societal needs. We promote sustainability by developing these tools and knowledge in collaboration with diverse stakeholders so that better informed decisions are made."
Added 02092003

Center for Understanding the Built Environment: "CUBE brings together educators with community partners to effect change which will lead to a quality built and natural environment, one and interdependent."
Added 01032002

Center for Universal Design: "A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products."
Added 09182001

CleanPrint Canada: "Helping printers: Reduce costly waste; Comply with environmental laws and community standards; Improve operations, reduce pollution and save money."
Added 06122004

Daylighting Collaborative: "Started by utilities and the State of Wisconsin to incorporate daylighting into mainstream design and construction."
Added 03272004

Design Business Association: "DBA exists to promote professional excellence through productive partnerships between commerce and the design industry to champion effective design which improves the quality of people's lives."
Added 08282004

Design Council: "To 'inspire and enable the best use of design by the UK, in the world context, to improve prosperity and well-being.'"
Added 03272004

Design for the World: "An international humanitarian organisation whose objective is to match the skills and commitment of volunteer designers with the needs expressed by disadvantaged populations and the organisations that serve them worldwide. Design for the World unites graphic designers, industrial designers and interior and architectural designers around one common idea: voluntary design for people in need."
Added 11202002

Earth Pledge: "EP is committed to facilitating the transition to sustainability in the agriculture, cuisine, architecture, and building industries."
Added 02272003

Ecological Design Association: "EDA is a non-profit making registered charity launched in February 1991 by, amongst others, David Pearson, architect and author of the highly successful 'The Natural House Book'. The Association aims to enhance awareness of environmental issues amongst the design and building professions amongst others, and to promote understanding of sustainable development."
Added 02062002

EcoDesign Foundation: "EDF is a not-for-profit research and education organisation that exists to develop sustainability by design. It does this through generating and disseminating theoretical and practical knowledges that can engage current conditions of unsustainability."
Added 01032002

Ecological Design Center: "A student organization of the University of Oregon for the promotion of sustainable design solutions."
Added 03042003

Foresight Design Initiative: "Seeks to improve and sustain the quality of life in the urban environment through intelligent design, without sacrificing the needs of future generations."
Added 05302005

Graham Foundation: "The mission of the Graham Foundation is to nurture and enrich an informed and creative public dialogue concerning architecture and the built environment."

GreenBlue: "Acts as a catalyst to transform the making of things... encouraging and enabling the widespread adoption and implementation of sustainable thinking and design. We provide the theoretical, technical, and information tools required to transform industry into an economically profitable, ecologically regenerative, and socially empowering activity through intelligent design."
Added 05292004

Green Design Network: "A resource for all those interested in building and designing a sustainable future. Featuring the Green Building Resource Center, the Network is a tool for finding products, case studies, experts, publications, regional resource directories, and web links."
Added 08162001

Green Map System: "Green Maps are locally created maps that chart the natural and cultural environment. Using adaptable tools and a shared visual language of Green Map Icons to highlight green living resources, Green Maps cultivate citizen participation and community sustainability."
Added 05162004

Institute of Destination Architects and Designers: "Planning and design for tourism and recreation revitalization is the most important ecological and human safety, health and welfare issue facing designers in the foreseeable future. IDAD is focused on developing and disseminating techniques which can make resort and hydroscape zones more successful: promoting the human equation and access to natural ecosystems, while preserving the natural conditions."
Added 07132005

International Institute for Sustainable Development: "Advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resource management to make development sustainable. By using Internet communications, we cover and report on international negotiations and broker knowledge gained through collaborative projects with global partners, resulting in more rigorous research, capacity building in developing countries and a better dialogue between North and South."
Added 03272004

Local Government Commission: "A nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization, the Local Government Commission (LGC) is composed of forward-thinking elected officials, city and county staff, and other interested individuals. Commission members are committed to developing and implementing local solutions to problems of state and national significance. The LGC provides a forum and technical assistance to enhance the ability of local governments to create and sustain healthy environments, healthy economies, and social equity."
Added 01032002

Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center: "In 1975, one year before his death, Wright opened his land to the public. In continuing Wright's mission, Manitoga offers programs throughout the year for children and adults which emphasize ecology, science, art and design."
Added 07092002

Natural Capitalism: "Describes a future in which business and environmental interests increasingly overlap, and in which businesses can better satisfy their customers' needs, increase profits, and help solve environmental problems all at the same time."
Added 06122004

Natural Step: "Accelerate global sustainability by guiding companies and governments onto an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable path. We are working together with some of the largest resource users on the planet to create solutions, innovative models and tools that will lead the transition to a sustainable future."
Added 03272004

o2: "An international network of designers. We challenge you in sustainable design. This site shows the way to the most interesting sources, ideas and people."
Added 01242003

o2-USA: "o2-USA is dedicated to fostering environmental sustainability in design-related fields. Comprised of professional designers, students, and members of many related fields, it is part of the o2 Global Network."
Added 01242003

Onsustain.com: "Internet-based platform that markets sustainable design and designers. This virtual space includes a showroom filled with design products that are both creative and sustainable, and an area where top ecodesigners share their concepts, experiences, ideas, and proposals with you."
Added 05252005

Pioneer Millworks: "We bring together the people, resources and facilities to make getting great wood reliable, easy and cost-effective. Since our sources and processes are environmentally responsible, you not only get beautiful wood, but you can feel good knowing that you’re doing the right thing."
Added 04072003

PreserveNet: "PreserveNet is designed to provide preservationists with a comprehensive database of regularly updated internet resources and current professional opportunities. Established in 1994 by Cornell University's Michael Tomlan and Bob Pick, PreserveNet was the result of a collaborative effort by preservation students of various universities interested in providing preservation information in what was then a new and exciting arena, the internet."
Added 07102001

Project for Public Spaces: "PPS' missionóto create and sustain public places that build communitiesóis achieved through programs in parks, plazas and central squares; transportation; public buildings and architecture and public markets."
Added 02062003

ReThink Paper: "ReThink Paper has been in the business of charting a precise course of action towards the solutions for wood use reduction. In order for ReThink Paper to be successful in charting this course, it is necessary for the American people to engage in the environmental impacts that surround the disjointed subject of paper."
Added 02092003

SustainAbility: "Founded in 1987, SustainAbility is the longest established international consultancy specializing in business strategy and sustainable development—environmental improvement, social equity and economic development."
Added 06122004

Smart Growth America: "Coalition of national, state and local organizations working to improve the ways we plan and build the towns, cities and metro areas we call home. The coalition includes many of the best-known national organizations advocating on behalf of historic preservation, the environment, farmland and open space preservation, neighborhood revitalization and more."
Added 08192005

Social Design Notes: "This Web log is a collection of notes on the built environment, graphic design, product design, architecture, the decisions we make, and the impact they have."
Added 09022007

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council: "SBIC's mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings nationwide."
Added 02092003

Sustainable Development Communications Network: "SDCN is a group of leading civil society organizations seeking to accelerate the implementation of sustainable development through broader, integrated information and communications about what we know."
Added 03272004

Total Environment Centre: "Since 1972 has campaigned on a vast range of environmental issuesónatural and urban, coastal and inland, country and city."
Added 03272004

Turning Point Project: "Non-profit organization, formed in 1999 specifically to design and produce a series of educational advertisements concerning the major issues of the new millennium. The ads appeared in The New York Times and other newspapers across the nation. The issues discussed in the ads will be crucial in determining the quality of life on Earth in the near and distant future. Despite this, they have not been given the in-depth coverage in the major media that they deserve."
Added 02092003

Urban Ecology: "UE believes that vibrant, successful cities are not only possible but necessary for the health of society and our planet. We plan and design cities that sustain the people, natural resources, and economy necessary for everyone to thrive."
Added 02062003

Urban Land Institute: "ULI's mission is to provide responsible leadership in the use of land in order to enhance the total environment."
Added 01032002

World Business Council for Sustainable Development: "Coalition of 170 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress."
Added 05162004
   

  practice  

Best Practices Database: "This searchable database contains over 1600 proven solutions from more than 140 countries to the common social, economic and environmental problems of an urbanizing world. It demonstrates the practical ways in which public, private and civil society sectors are working together to improve governance, eradicate poverty, provide access to shelter, land and basic services, protect the environment and support economic development."
Added 02062003

Blue Egg: "Blue Egg’s websites offer solid information, vital context, and straightforward advice from a variety of experts. Our unique online tools can help all of us—from newbie to eco-veteran—discover new ways to live without taking a toll on the planet. We encourage you to share your ideas with us, so we can all cheer one another on."
Added 09012007

BuildingGreen.com: "Committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and timely information designed to help building-industry professionals and policy makers improve the environmental performance, and reduce the adverse impacts, of buildings."
Added 01022004

Change the Margins: "When it comes to environmental disaster, the margin for error is small. Here's one step we can all take..."
Added 09162007

Ecolect: "Our mission is simple: to be the largest, freely accessible sustainable materials library in the world."
Added 12092007

Green Building Blocks: "Leading online business resource for green residential design and building professionals who are committed to environmentally-sustainable best practices. It's a one-stop source for everything you need to succeed — whether you’re a veteran or in the early stage of building your green business."
Added 09022007

Green Map System: "GMS is a locally adaptable, globally shared framework for environmental mapmaking. It invites design teams of all ages and backgrounds to illuminate the connections between natural and human environments by mapping their local urban or rural community. Using GMS's shared visual language—a collaboratively designed set of Icons representing the different kinds of green sites and cultural resources—Mapmakers are independently producing unique, regionally flavored images that fulfill local needs, yet are globally connected."
Added 09122005

Industrial Designers Society of America's Environmental Responsibility Section
Added 02272003

Guiding Principles of Sustainable Design by the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service
Added 02092003

PLANetizen: "PLAN-etizen is a public-interest information exchange for the urban planning and development community. We provide a daily, one-stop source for urban planning news, job opportunities, commentary and events."
Added 02062003

Practical Small Projects: "Facilitates the implementation of practical projects that require minimal financial and environmental resources, but have maximum impact and results in the developing world."
Added 09012007

Qfolio: "Online portfolio building and hosting for creative professionals has simplified the process of getting your creative portfolio on the internet. Work directly with your very own Personal Portfolio Designer. Together, you'll create a stand-alone portfolio website which features You and Your Work alone."
Added 08082003

SeekingUnity: "Free business directory that is open to all businesses that are doing their part to reduce the impact of everyday living."
Added 07012004

SustainableABC: "Devoted to exploring the relationship between ecology and sustainability, and how we can apply these values to our daily lives. It is our goal to nourish and strengthen ecologically oriented design, construction and lifestyle choices."
Added 01022004

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Design for the Environment (DfE) and Smart Growth
Added 02102003

World Business Council for Sustainable Development: "To provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development, and to support the business license to operate, innovate and grow in a world increasingly shaped by sustainable development issues."
Added 02052008
    

  publications   BWZine: The Online Better World Magazine Added 11142003
EcoIQ Magazine Added 02092003
Ecotecture Added 03042003
Environmental Building News Added 02102003
Environmental Design + Construction Added 01022004
The Green Guide Added 11042007
Home Power Magazine Added 02092003
Journal of Industrial Ecology Dissertations Added 02272003
Journal of Sustainable Building, Southface Energy Institute Added 02092003
Journal of Sustainable Product Design Added 02102003
StyleWillSaveUs Added 02102008
Terrain.org: A Journal of the Built and Natural Environments
Added 02062003

ThinkCycle's Online Proceedings of Development by Design
Added 02272003
Total Environment Newsletter Added 03272004
     
 

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