Green Building    City of Austin Green Building Program   This outstanding program is a great local resource, their site is one of the most comprehensive in the nation.      Sustainable Building Sourcebook   An extensive guide to building materials and water and energy conservation.      City of Austin Sustainable Communities Initiative   The Sustainable Communities Initiative (SCI) exists to help the greater Austin region achieve economic prosperity, social justice, and ecological health - the highest possible quality of life in the best possible environment.      Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor   The Advisor describes the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) guidelines for conducting energy efficient housing rehabilitation. Incorporating energy efficiency into your rehab project is a significant step toward achieving High Performance Housing -- housing that is energy efficient, durable, sustainable and healthy.      Home Energy Saver   Designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. Features an energy audit tool.
	Vendors and Suppliers    The Austin Cabinet Shop   A highly recommended custom cabinet maker. Specializes in exquisite custom cabinetry, built-ins and furniture, using only the finest materials, construction techniques and finishes.    Agriboard Industries   Environmentally engineered structural insulated panels made from compressed wheat chaff.   The Bioloom   Environmental design, engineering and fabrication.     Capco, Inc.   Roofing specialists.     Town & Country Electric   Commercial and residential electrical installations and service.
	Organizations      Austin Habitat for Humanity Re-Store   The RE-store provides good quality building materials at greatly reduced prices as well as supporting the housing projects of Austin Habitat for Humanity.   Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems   A non-profit education, demonstration, and research organization with over 70 years combined experience in the application of appropriate technologies and sustainable design practices.     Development Center for Appropriate Technology   DCAT works to enhance the health of our communities by promoting a shift to sustainable construction and development through leadership, strategic relationships, and education.     Green Seal   Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.      Healthy House Institute Archives   A collection of healthy-house articles that have been published in a variety of places. The organization also offers resource books and other media.    United States Green Building Council   The council brings together leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes.