US Green Building Council

United States Green Building Council

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USGBC is made up of tens of thousands of member organizations, chapters and student and community volunteers that are moving the building industry forward in a way that has never been seen before.  We are a diverse group of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofits, teachers and students, lawmakers and citizens that share the same vision of a sustainable built environment for all within the next generation. Today we are 76 chapters, 12,800 member organizations and 193,000 LEED professionals strong.

http://www.usgbc.org/

NC State School of Design

North Carolina State University’s College of Design 

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The College of Design teaches design thinking in an interdisciplinary environment that makes sense of the world for the benefit of the public. The College integrates practical, ethical, and aesthetic thought and action to enhance the meaning and quality of life through the creation of knowledge informing the critical study of artifacts and places.

http://design.ncsu.edu/

Healthy Built Homes

North Carolina Healthy Built Homes

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Healthy Built Homes provides a free and easy to use price quote service to help individuals find approved builders, contractors and businesses that offer a range of services. By using energy saving products and sustainable building practices you will have the peace of mind that you are providing yourself and your family with a safe, healthy, eco-friendly home while also saving valuable resources and, importantly, saving money on your energy bills.

http://healthybuilthomes.org

American Institute of Architects, North Carolina

American Institute of Architects – North Carolina 

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Founded in 1857, members of the American Institute of Architects consistently work to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public well being.  Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders, and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world.

http://www.aianc.org/