Local and Regional Green Links

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
Professional organization for mechanical contractors. Meetings: first Tuesdays at lunchtime.

Austin Community College Building Construction Technology Department
Building courses for professionals and non-professionals, including some courses on green building.

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Austin Chapter
Professional organization for energy managers. Meetings: second Tuesdays in evening.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Austin Chapter
Professional organization for architects. Meetings: second Tuesdays in evening.

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Austin Chapter
Trade association for commercial real estate managers and owners.

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Austin Chapter
Professional organization for specification writers. Meetings: third Mondays.

City of Austin Smart Growth Initiative
Coordinator George Adams (512) 974-2146. Earn significant points on the City's Smart Growth Matrix to qualify for fee and infrastructure cost reductions.

City of Austin Water Conservation
(512) 974-2199

Design~Build~Live
Grassroots organization open to building professionals and the general public. Its mission is to share, practice, promote and nurture natural building and sustainable living in Austin.

Texas A&M Energy Systems Laboratory
The Energy Systems Laboratory is the research focus for studies of energy conservation and HVAC within the Texas A&M University System's Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES). The laboratory is one of the largest university-based research programs of its kind in the United States.

Texas Institute of Building Design (TIBD)
Organization dedicated to the development, recognition, and enhancement of the profession of building design.

Texas Institute for Practical Sustainability
Permaculture courses and workshops. Contact Selwyn Polit (512) 926-7876.

Texas Tree Selector
An interactive tool from the Texas Forestry Service to help you find a tree that will grow in your county. Numerous Tree Planting Tools to help you buy, plant, and care for your new tree.

Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
Organization for local homebuilders and related building professionals.

Texas Solar Energy Society
Website has good resources and Factsheets on solar and other renewable energy sources.

United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Balcones Chapter
Coalition of building industry leaders working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. Local chapter serves as interface for the building industry and the community in promoting sustainable development practices throughout the region.

Watershed Protection Development Review
Carl Meuth, Residential: (512) 974-1856 or (512) 802-3587
Dan Garcia, Commercial: (512) 974-2377 or (512) 802-3540
The monthly International Residential Code (IRC) training is held at the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, 7952 Anderson Square, (512) 454-5588. Meetings: second Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.