Green Practices Toolbox

Green and Sustainable Building Design / Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

American Institute of Architects' Sustainability Resource Center
Information for clients thinking about building green facilities.

Bird-Safe Glass & Buildings Tool Kit in (DOC)

Green Building Certification Institute
Search the Accredited Professional Directory for LEED professionals in your area, find study materials for the LEED AP exam, and register as an exam candidate.

Green Building Practices at Shedd Aquarium in (PDF)

International Organization for Standards 14000 - Environmental Management Standard
The ISO 14000 Family of International Standards is a structured approach to addressing the environmental bottom line. ISO 14000 helps organizations to manage the impact of their activities on the environment and to demonstrate sound environmental management.

Toronto GREEN Development Standard (GDS)
(scroll 3/4 way down for PDF)
The GDS has been approved as a guiding building standard for all Toronto Zoo operations, renovations, and new buildings. It incorporates LEED attributes as well as other sustainable building practices to specifically address infrastructure concerns in Toronto's environment.

US Dept of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Information regarding energy-efficient building techniques, including case studies, technical reports, and fact sheets.

US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Source for all things Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design related.

Examples of LEED-certified buildings at AZA institutions

Please email these to Jamie Peters for compilation.