For every one of us, there are ways to incorporate sustainable living practices. You do not have to be perfect at these practices, but you can be educated. Now that sustainability is the need of the hour, you should gather as much information as you can to stay updated and play your part. Here are some of the most useful websites that you can use to stay informed.
Top Websites for Sustainable Practice Through LEED
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) is a green building certification program that comprises a set of rating scales and systems for the design, construction, and maintenance of green buildings.
https://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-v4-homes-design-and-construction-checklist
https://www.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/residential
https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-v41-all-in%E2%80%94one-space-building-and-place-time
https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-credits-prerequisites-and-points-how-are-they-different
https://www.usgbc.org/people?LEED+Credentials=%5B%22LEED+for+Homes+Green+Rater%22%5D
Additional LEED resources:
https://www.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/new-buildings
https://www.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/new-interiors
https://www.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/existing-buildings
https://www.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/neighborhood-development
https://www.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/leed-for-cities-communities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy5eEZfELLk&ab_channel=USGBC%28U.S.GreenBuildingCouncil%29
Top Websites for Sustainable Practices Though BREEAM
The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is a method of assessing and rating the sustainability of buildings. BREEAM asset classes include commercial, residential, community houses, sports, leisure-based services, etc.
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/why-breeam/
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/how-breeam-works/
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/breeam-solutions/
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/breeam-solutions/breeam-net-zero-carbon/
https://bregroup.com/sectors/solutions-for-real-estate-sector/
https://bregroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Real-Estate-Sector-Maps1024_3.jpg
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/breeam-technical-standards/breeam-new-construction/
https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/sustainable-development-goals/
https://bregroup.com/sectors/solutions-for-construction-sector/
https://www.bresmartsite.com/products/smartwaste/
Top Websites for Sustainable Practices (Including International)
https://www.greenhomeguide.com/green-homes
https://greenhomeguide.com/articles
https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/topic/buildings-and-infrastructure/
https://thegbi.org/green-globes-certification/how-to-certify/new-construction-multifamily/
https://worldgbc.org/case-study-library/
https://worldgbc.org/article/climate-change-resilience-in-the-built-environment-guide/
https://viewer.ipaper.io/worldgbc/wgbc-anz-status-report-2022/?page=1
https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/assessYourHome?s=mega
https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/heating_cooling?s=mega
https://www.energystar.gov/newhomes/features_benefits?s=mega
https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/benchmark?s=mega
Relevant Blogs
https://www.aricgitomerarchitect.com/how-is-climate-change-going-to-affect-the-housing-sector/
https://www.aricgitomerarchitect.com/how-to-build-a-sustainable-house/
https://www.aricgitomerarchitect.com/eco-friendly-roofing-materials/
https://www.aricgitomerarchitect.com/energy-efficient-homes-the-need-of-the-hour/
https://www.aricgitomerarchitect.com/the-essential-principles-of-a-passive-house/