Useful Links

Architecture for Humanity

http://architectureforhumanity.org/

Through a global network of building professionals, Architecture for Humanity brings design, construction and development services to communities in need through a global network of building professionals.

 

Habitat for Humanity

http://www.habitat.org/asiapacific/

Habitat’s vision: a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

 

US Green Building Council

http://www.usgbc.org/

The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

 

Forest Stewardship Council

https://us.fsc.org/

FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.

 

Glass Recycled

http://glassrecycled.com/

By recycling glass we reduce the amount of refuse sent to dumps. Glass Recycled turns broken glass bottles and porcelain fixtures into beauty

 

New York City Department Of City Planning

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zonedate.shtml

The Department of City Planning (DCP) promotes strategic growth, transit-oriented development, and sustainable communities in the City, in part by initiating comprehensive, consensus-based planning and zoning changes for individual neighborhoods and business districts, as well as establishing policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide

 

International Code Council

http://www.iccsafe.org/

The International Code Council is a member-focused association dedicated to helping the building safety community and construction industry provide safe, sustainable and affordable construction through the development of codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process.

 

New York State Building Codes

http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/st/ny/st/

New York State uses the International Codes like many communities in the United States and throughout the world.