As a Design Professional with a commitment to the Profession, and the health, safety, & welfare of the General Public through construction codes and cutting edge Standards - I utilize a large variety of holistic sustainability tools in which to research and create an integrated Design solution ~ which is healthy for both humans and the environment.

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If you'd like to explore some of these tools for yourself, please click BELOW:

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Common Rating Systems:

• https://www.breeam.com

• https://new.usgbc.org/leed

• https://centerforactivedesign.org/guidelines/

• https://www.wbdg.org

• https://www.wellcertified.com/en/start-a-project​

• https://living-future.org/lbc4/core-basics/

• http://www.phius.org/software-resources

• https://fitwel.org/champions

• https://newbuildings.org/hubs/zero-net-energy/

• http://www.hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen/index.shtml

• https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification/certification-types

• http://www.2030districts.org

• https://sustainableinfrastructure.org

• https://ecodistricts.org/welcome-to-ecodistricts-certification/

• https://www.greenroads.org

• https://www.upc.gov.ae/en/upc-services-and-tools/services/estidama-services

• https://www.bregroup.com/expertise/sustainability/materials-products-and-services/

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LEED Specific Resources:

• https://new.usgbc.org/leed

• https://www.leedonline.com/Index/index  (LEED Online)

• https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-link-leed-crosswalks. (LEED Crosswalk Site)

• https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-addenda-update-january-2020?kui=GtClG_0nRtQ-3m02bjed8Q (LEED Addenda Update: January 2020​)

• https://leeduser.buildinggreen.com/blog/easier-really-better-leed-41

• https://leeduser.buildinggreen.com/blog/better-materials-simplifies-search-and-documentation-hpds-epds-and-more

• https://www.hpd-collaborative.org/leed-material-ingredients-credit/

• https://www.usgbc.org/articles/doe-and-epa-labels-can-help-earn-credits-leed-v41-single-family-homes?kui=cAG_B2DyyY9uDVjkTNLuqw

• https://livingstandard.org/standard-issue/https://livingstandard.org/standard-issue/

• https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/43280-HPD-Collaborative-and-USGBC-Introduce-New-Material-Health-Resources-for-the-Building-Industry?tracking_source=rss

• https://bettermaterials.gbci.org

• https://www.usgbc.org/articles/dive-leed-2020-first-friday-webinars?kui=_Clsy6K-TxkZ7fvLPf70Vw

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WELL Specific Resources:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5IfUe6j59w  (WELL Intro Video)

• https://lnkd.in/dqeEyT2  (WELL Portfolio program)

• https://lnkd.in/eANBGNd  (WELL aligns with UN SDG's)

• https://lnkd.in/e5FFbzp  (Comparison of WELL v1 & v2)

• https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/well-tip-how-to-customize-your-well-v2-scorecard/#.XimTRaAyZCo.linkedin (v2 WELL Scorecard Tips)

• https://www.rejournals.com/there%E2%80%99s-no-better-roi-than-investing-in-people-20191008  (ROI)

• https://www.wellcertified.com. (WELL Online)

• https://standard.wellcertified.com/well-crosswalks  (WELL Crosswalk Site)

• https://lnkd.in/ej-Fjqu (IALD’s new guidelines for lighting manufacturers working w/WELL)

• https://www.egi.co.uk/news/how-to-design-for-wellbeing/ (Designing for Wellbeing)

• https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/using-public-health-data-inform-building-practice/ (WELL Country Briefs)

• www.thewellconference.com  (WELL Conference 2020)

• https://lnkd.in/ecB9Ff7  (IWBI Membership program)

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Global Standards:

• https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/initiatives/17-sustainable-development-goals/?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

• https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/​

• http://bcapcodes.org/code-status/commercial/

• https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018?site_type=public

• https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/use-portfolio-manager

• https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

• https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/about/default.html

• https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification

• https://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/session48/pr_181008_P48_spm_en.pdf

• http://stemguide.sfaz.org/stem-guide/

• https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/welcoming-a-new-look-and-feel-for-the-well-community-standard-pilot/

• https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/architects-and-engineers-team-up-for-climate-emergency-blueprint  (RIBA 2020 Initiative)

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Net Zero Initiatives​:

• https://newbuildings.org/resource/getting-to-zero-database/

• https://gettingtozeroforum.org/local-governments/

• https://gettingtozeroforum.org/resource-hub/

• https://www.cdp.net/en/cities/cities-scores

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Circular Economy​:

~ At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development launched the Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) framework and the accompanying free online tool. The CTI framework is completed by an online tool, a software specifically developed in partnership with Circular IQ, for companies to do their own circular assessment.

• https://www.duurzaam-ondernemen.nl/first-self-assessment-framework-to-measure-business-circular-performance/

~ WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development releases the Circular Transition Indicators and Toolkit, another resource to help companies and others measure how circular they are:

• https://docs.wbcsd.org/2020/01/WBCSD_Circular_Transition_Indicators_V1.0–Metrics_for_business_by_business.pdf

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Sustainable Social Justice:

• https://www.usgbc.org/node/4938035?return=/pilotcredits/New-Construction/v4

• https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/living-building-challenge-40-released-alongside-new-core-program

• https://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-project-team-checklist-social-impact

• http://plus.usgbc.org/building-a-sustainability-fluent-workforce-for-tennessees-construction-sector/

• https://seednetwork.org/seed-evaluator-4-0/

• https://biomimicry.net

• https://asknature.org

• https://www.handprint.in

• https://living-future.org/lfc/

• https://www.sustainableminds.com/sm-in-education

• http://resources.nationalacademies.org/infographics/healthequity/healthequity.html

• https://www.globalgreen.org/blog/nyc-netimpact2019

• https://www.ecowatch.com/climate-change-podcasts-2638714286.html

• https://sustainablebrands.com/read/product-service-design-innovation/indigenous-innovations-provide-blueprint-for-climate-resilient-design?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=SBpage&utm_campaign=social

• https://www.buildinggreen.com/infographic/equity

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Climate Change Studies / Reporting​:

• https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2017/03/mental-health-climate.pdf

• https://grist.org/article/we-broke-down-what-climate-change-will-do-region-by-region/​

• https://m.phys.org/news/2019-06-climate-affects-armed-conflict.html?

• https://theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/100-percent-renewable-energy-by-2050-would-pay-for-itself-in-7-years…

• https://neurosciencenews.com/stress-pollution-cognition-15513/

• https://www.imt.org/resource-library/  (Resource for Global Societal Community Data)

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Scientific / Chemical Reporting:

• https://www.transparencycatalog.com/search?number=10809&q=

• https://www.northwestgreenchemistry.org/tools/

• https://www.pharosproject.net

• https://commons.healthymaterials.net

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Carbon Offset Initiatives / Resources / Reporting:

• https://www.carbontracker.org/carbon-tracker-to-measure-worlds-power-plant-emissions-from-space-with-support-from-google-org/

• https://www.skanska.co.uk/about-skanska/sustainability/carbon/special-report/

• https://www.skanska.co.uk/499ff9/siteassets/about-skanska/sustainability/carbon/carbon-management-system-technical-report-may-2019.pdf

• http://www.carbonleadershipforum.org/embodied-carbon-network/

• https://buildingtransparency.org

• https://www.iisd.org/library/emission-omissions

• https://buildingtransparency.org  (EC3 Calculator)

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Code Resources:

• https://up.codes/?s

• http://bcapcodes.org/code-status/commercial/

• https://codes.iccsafe.org

• https://www.verisk.com/insurance/visualize/iso-releases-new-updated-national-state-building-code-report/

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Building Resiliency:

• https://www.asce.org/asce-7/

• https://prismpub.com/fema-strengthens-construction-standards-for-disaster-recovery/

• https://www.fema.gov/building-code-resources

• https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1575421810434-4f85d5762bcacdb9a2b2cc84409c649e/FEMA_P-2055_Post-disasterBuildingSafetyEvaluation_508.pdf

• https://mitigation.eeri.org/category/policy-and-regulations/codes

• https://www.multihousingnews.com/post/the-critical-role-of-resilient-design-in-post-disaster-reconstruction/

• https://www.natspec.com.au/images/PDF/Project_report_Use_of_recycled_materials_for_roadworks.pdf

• https://placesjournal.org/article/shade-an-urban-design-mandate/

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Accessibility / ADA:

• https://www.adainfo.org/content/ada-accessibility-guidelines

• https://www.humancentereddesign.org/inclusive-design/resources

• https://www.archdaily.com/872710/a-simple-guide-to-using-the-ada-standards-for-accessible-design-guidelines

• http://www7.mississauga.ca/Departments/Marketing/Websites/Accessibility/Mississauga_FADS.html

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Universal Design:

• https://www.udll.com/resources/

• http://universaldesignaustralia.net.au/building-for-everyone-a-guide/

• http://universaldesignaustralia.net.au/universal-design-and-health/

• https://smartcities4all.org/#toolkits 

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Mass Timber Design:

• https://www.woodworks.org/wp-content/uploads/wood_solution_paper-TALL-WOOD.pdf

• https://awc.org/news/2018/12/19/awc-tall-mass-timber-code-changes-get-final-approval

• https://www.woodworks.org/wp-content/uploads/presentation_slides-Mass-Timber-Construction-V1218.pdf

• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/designing-mass-timber-what-dont-teach-you-paul-kremer/

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Medical Design Standards / Resources:

• https://www.fgiguidelines.org

• https://www.wbdg.org/building-types/health-care-facilities

• https://www.healthdesign.org

• https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/seps2bim.asp

• https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/health-facilities-design-testing/projects/index.html

• https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=99

• https://www.spacemed.com/index.html

• https://noharm-uscanada.org

• http://www.healthierhospitals.org/tools

• https://practicegreenhealth.org/tools-resources

• https://www.thegbi.org/green-globes-certification/

• http://www.stancehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/supporting-resources-for-behavioral-and-mental-health-design/

• https://www.hdrinc.com/sites/default/files/2018-10/providing-heathcare-in-the-prison-environment.pdf

• http://resources.nationalacademies.org/infographics/healthequity/healthequity.html

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Medical Design Associations:

• https://network.aia.org/academyofarchitectureforhealth/home

• http://www.ashe.org

• https://www.iccsafe.org/codes-tech-support/cs/icc-committee-on-healthcare/

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Sustainable Athletic Design Resources:

• https://greensportsalliance.org/green-sports-alliance-joins-in-supporting-the-un-sports-for-climate-action-framework/

• https://unfccc.int/climate-action/sectoral-engagement/sports-for-climate-action

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Chemical Standards / Regulatory tools​:

• https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/use-portfolio-manager

• https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/28113/GCOII.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

• https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org

• https://www.epa.gov/haps/initial-list-hazardous-air-pollutants-modifications

• https://berkeleyanalytical.com

• http://greenguard.org/en/architectsDesigners.aspx

• https://www.ceh.org

• http://www.sixclasses.org

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BIM Resources​:

• ​https://www.nibs.org/page/bsa

• http://www.biminteroperabilitytools.com/classificationmanager.php

• https://ideatesoftware.com/download

• https://apps.autodesk.com/RVT/en/Detail/Index?id=4600644466994464930&appLang=en&os=Win64

• http://www.ifcwiki.org/index.php?title=Freeware

• http://www.onuma-bim.com/bim-genie

• https://ctcsoftware.com/product/bim-project-suite-2019/#

• https://archsmarter.mn.co

• https://www.arcskoru.com

• https://bimchapters.blogspot.com/2020/01/revit-shortcuts-and-hotkeys-guide-by.html

• https://bimcorner.com/ultimate-bim-software-list-for-bim-coordinators/

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LCA Tools:

• http://choosetally.com/download

• http://www.athenasmi.org/our-software-data/impact-estimator/

• https://etoolglobal.com/about-etoollcd/

• https://www.oneclicklca.com

• https://www.wbdg.org/additional-resources/tools

• https://www.arcskoru.com

• https://simapro.com

• http://www.gabi-software.com/america/index/Â

• https://buildingtransparency.org  (EC3 Calculator) 

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EPD / HPD / UL Resources:​

• https://www.sustainableminds.com

• https://www.transparencycatalog.com

• https://fulcrum.ecomedes.com

• https://spot.ul.com

• https://sftool.gov

• https://www.pharosproject.net

• https://www.hpd-collaborative.org/hpd-public-repository/

• https://www.environdec.com/EPD-Search/

• http://www.greencirclecertified.com/recorded-webinars

• https://www.greence.com/Product_Manufacturers/Our_Services/HPD_Development

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Materials Transparency:​

• https://www.sustainableminds.com

• https://www.hpd-collaborative.org/leed-material-ingredients-credit/

• http://www.pmtc-pdx.org/resources.html

• https://group.skanska.com/sustainability/green/green-vision-strategy-and-goals/skanska-color-palette/

• https://healthymaterialslab.org/tool-guides

• http://www.mindfulmaterials.com

• https://noharm-uscanada.org/documents/healthy-flooring-guidance-manufacturers

• http://2030palette.org

• https://www.hpd-collaborative.org

• http://database.greencirclecertified.com/database/

• https://living-future.org/declare/

• https://portico.healthymaterials.net/login

• https://www.c2ccertified.org

• https://www.buildinggreen.com

• https://www.usgbc.org/resources/bpdo-calculator

• http://m.ulenvironment.com/en/QuickSearch.aspx

• http://www.paintinfo.com/mpi/approved/Specification_index.shtml

• https://msrdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sustainable-and-Healthy-Materials-191118.pdf  (Openshare Design Library Standards for Sustainable Material Choices)

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Flame Retardants:

• https://www.pinfa.eu/product-selector/

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Electrical Standards:

• http://www.rohsguide.com

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Air & Water Quality:

• https://sftool.gov/learn/crosswalk

• http://greensciencepolicy.org

• http://www.carbonleadershipforum.org/2016/12/30/embodied-carbon-benchmarks/

• https://www.wellcertified.com/en/articles/emerging-research-svocs-and-indoor-air-quality

• https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/2019_pfas_contamination/map/

• https://www.stateofglobalair.org/sites/default/files/soga_2019_report.pdf

• https://www.watttime.org

• https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-new-method-test-additional-pfas-drinking-water

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Waste Reduction Resources:

• http://www.centerforzerowastedesign.org/public/

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Solar Initiatives​:

• https://www.seia.org/initiatives/about-solar-energy

• https://www.usgbc.org/articles/making-all-buildings-solarready-7-rules-thumb

• https://www.solarplants.org.uk/blogs/

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Energy & Climate Change Organizations / Guides​:

• https://www.reneworegon.org

• https://architecture2030.org/design_and_planning/

• https://2030ddx.aia.org/helps/DDx%20Overview

• https://www.nrdc.org/story/guide

• http://energyefficiencyforall.org/resources

• https://www.energytrust.org

• https://publichealthonline.gwu.edu/how-to-reduce-climate-change/#top

• https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/

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Climate Change Education​:

• https://www.usgbc.org/articles/teach-green-may-chance-win-prize?kui=nKyxoY6QVyTURrbPj6Qbwg

• https://greenschoolsireland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Green-Schools-Climate-Action-Teacher-Resource.pdf

• https://yourplanyourplanet.sustainability.google

• https://www.usgbc.org/articles/green-schools-conference-and-expo-2020-be-held-portland?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=article-gsce-2020-portland&utm_campaign=gsce-20&kui=88TaWT6LlkSKvoe1eL1kyw

• http://greenschoolsconference.org/#partners

• https://www.sandboxzero.co/1mgretas

• http://guide.cred.columbia.edu

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Sustainable Organizations​:

• https://portland.designpup.org/events/

• http://www.ecobuilding.org/portland

• https://healthybuilding.net

• https://pages.uoregon.edu/esbl/ESBL_website_dev/projects_html/projects_page.php

• http://sustainabledesign.wsu.edu

• https://www.buildchange.org/about/

• https://www.buildinggreen.com/blog/sustainable-spec-language-you-should-be-using

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Holistic Initiatives​:

• https://living-future.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/18-0716-Closing-the-Loop-On-Transparency.pdf

• http://info.interface.com/whitepapers-en_GB#WELL_Building

• https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/21459d_81ccb84caf6d4bee8195f9b5af92d8f4.pdf

• https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/research/

• https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/policy/regulation_sfe-2018-01-ppo_gbrcbo.pdf

• https://hbelc.org

• http://www.sixclasses.org

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Wellness Guides / Corporate Initiatives​:

• https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/creating-the-mentally-healthy-workplace/

• https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/

• https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/global-wellness-institute-blog/2019/04/26/may-connection/?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign= 

• https://www.outsideonline.com/2393660/science-newest-miracle-drug-free?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2019/05/01/seven-ways-to-boost-your-personal-energy-during-work/#739c214c2abe

• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/green-office-environments-linked-with-higher-cognitive-function-scores/

• https://www.va.gov/PATIENTCENTEREDCARE/Veteran-Handouts/An_Introduction_to_Yoga_for_Whole_Health.asp

• https://thriveglobal.com

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Biomimicry Guides / Initiatives​:

• https://mcadsustainabledesign.com

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Architectural Initiatives​:

• https://healthybuilding.net

• https://stok.com/aia-arup-healthier-materials-protocol-quick-guide/

• https://www.aia.org/resources/198731-healthier-materials-protocol:2976

• https://www.aia.org/resources/6077668-the-cote-top-ten-toolkit

• https://www.aia.org/pages/136261-materials-matter

• https://www.aia.org/articles/210411-the-top-7-sources-of-uncertainty-in-buildin?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=aiaorg

• https://www.brikbase.org

• http://www.pmtc-pdx.org/resources.html

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Design Prototypes​:

• https://living-future.org/lpc/basics/

• http://www.bullittcenter.dreamhosters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Bullitt-Center-As-Built-Product-List-Jan-20141.pdf

• https://transparency.perkinswill.com/lists/precautionary-list

• https://group.skanska.com/sustainability/reports-publications/sustainability-case-studies/

• https://delos.com/project/delos-headquarters

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Sustainability Reporting:

• https://living-future.org/lpc/resources/

• https://group.skanska.com/sustainability/reports-publications/reports-on-green-building/

• https://arcskoru.com

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Product Innovation:

• https://www.sellen.com/wp-content/uploads/Measuring-and-Reducing-Embodied-Carbon-Dave-Walsh.pdf

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Specification Resources​:​

• http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/epa/federal-green-construction-guide-specifiers

• https://www.csiresources.org/home

• https://avitru.com

• http://www.bsdsoftlink.com/index.php/for-customers/specifiers-library

• https://www.arcat.com

• https://pro.designerpages.com/faq/index.php?id=syncing-dp-pro-with-revilt#dp_synk

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ADU / Residential / Multi-family Product Resources:

• https://homefree.healthybuilding.net

• https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/production/Pages/Green-Building.aspx

• https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/solutions-and-innovation/green-communities/criteria-and-certification

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Passive House:

• https://www.phius.org/home-page

• https://passivehouseaustralia.org/APHA/What_is_Passive_House/The_Basics/APHA/What_is_Passive_House/The_Basics

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Architectural Well-being / Diversity & Inclusion:

• https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/mental-health

• https://practiceofarchitecture.com/2019/04/26/the-human-experience-organizational-sustainability-employee-health-and-wellness/?utm_campaign=the-human-experience-organizational-sustainability-employee-health-and-wellness&utm_medium=social_link&utm_source=missinglettr

• https://www.gensler.com/research-insight/blog/space-for-mental-health-conversations-in-the-workplace

• https://www.buildinggreen.com/news-analysis/aia-ethics-code-now-covers-sustainability-depth

• https://www.metalarchitecture.com/articles/all-inclusive-an-authentic-approach-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

• http://content.aia.org/sites/default/files/2018-11/Guides_for_Equitable_Practice_1-3.pdf

• https://blueprintforbetter.org/?utm_source=linkedin%20&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=aiaorg

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PNW Wood Resources:

• https://www.iccsafe.org/codes-tech-support/cs/icc-ad-hoc-committee-on-tall-wood-buildings/

• https://www.thinkwood.com/our-ceus/modern-building-codes-keeping-pace-wood-revolution?utm_source=Direct

• http://www.snwwood.com

• http://www.collinsco.com

• https://pioneermillworks.com 

• https://www.salvageworkspdx.com

• https://www.9wood.com

• http://www.fiddleheadlandscapes.com

• https://getchipdrop.com

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Plant Resources:

• https://living-future.org/biophilic-design-case-studies/

• http://greenscreen.com

• https://www.ambius.com

• https://www.naava.io

• http://bynaturedesign.ca

• https://moss.amsterdam/2019/04/29/biosystems-to-cure-sick-buildings/

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