Website links
Organisations:
CAT, The Centre of Alternative Technology has been turning its environmental inspiration into a practical solution for over 25 years, visitor centre, shop, consultancy, courses.
http://www.cat.org.uk
CIRIA, The Construction Industry Environmental Forum aims to improve the environmental and sustainability performance of all parties involved in construction.
http://www.ciria.org.uk
Forum for the Future is a charity dedicated to helping organisations implement their commitment to sustainable development.
http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk
Global Action Plan, the practical environmental charity that helps people to make positive changes at home, at work, at school and in the wider community.
http://www.globalactionplan.org.uk
Projects in Partnerships, a new way of communicating sustainability.
http://www.grownupgreen.org.uk
Scottish Ecological Design Association, SEDA. Seeks to promote ecological design in Scotland
http://www.seda2.org/
Sust, The Lighthouse on Sustainability, Scottish based sustainable design portal including database of eco materials, products and services supported by The Lighthouse on Sustainability, The Ecological Design Group (EDG, The Robert Gordon University), and the Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA).
http://www.sust.org
Climate Change
Climate Challenge Information on climate change www.climatechallenge.gov.uk
Regulations
NetRegs, plain language guidance on environmental legislation and how to comply with it.
http://www.netregs.gov.uk/
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Regulations and consultation including the Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/
Scottish Executive. Planning and Building Regulations for Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/
Materials and Trades
The Carpenter’s Fellowship, information and courses for all involved or interested in high quality carpentry.
http://www.carpentersfellowship.co.uk
NGS Green Spec, green product and material specifications.
http://www.greenspec.co.uk/
TRADA, Wide range of information on timber types, properties, detailing and application.
http://www.trada.co.uk
Woodnet, an online service for wood producers and users with many useful links. Site also hosts the Small Woods Association.
http://www.woodnet.org.uk/
Energy Efficiency, Renewables
British Wind Energy Association, information, statistics, campaigning and images of wind, wave and tidal energy
www.bwea.com/
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is a national charitable company that was established in 1979 and is based at the CREATE Centre in Bristol.
http://www.cse.org.uk/
http://www.createcentre.co.uk
Energy Saving Trust, key source of free information, publications, training, advice and consultancy on the efficient use of energy in building.
http://www.est.co.uk/bestpractice
The National Energy Foundation, development of energy policy, establishing infrastructure for the UK's sustainable energy sector and by providing consultancy services.
http://www.nef.org.uk/
Usable Buildings http://www.usablebuildings.co.uk/
Housing Associations, Community
European Housing Ecology Network (Ehen) is a group of housing associations, housing department of local authorities and consultants working with energy efficiency and savings in housing and with other aspects of urban ecology within the EU
http://www.ehen-europe.net
Scottish Communities Initiatives aiming to build zero waste/zero energy communities.
http://www.sci-scotland.org.uk
Sustainable Homes promotes awareness of sustainable development issues and good practice, and encourages housing associations to adopt sustainable policies and practices.
http://www.sustainablehomes.co.uk
Sustainability Works is for anyone interested in adopting a sustainable approach to housing development and regeneration. They may include housing associations local authorities, consultants, contractors and developers.
http://www.sustainabilityworks.org.uk
Landscape
Green Space, not for profit organisation set up to help those committed to the planning, design, management and use of public parks and open spaces.
http://www.green-space.org.uk
