The Australian Institute of Architects website contains many useful resources and publications relating to sustainable architecture. The case studies section contains a selection of green star rated buildings and access to the complete Environmental Design Guide. There are also a range of tools on the site that can assist educators and students ensure sustainable outcomes in their designs. The media section has a particular focus area on sustainability informing educators and students of upcoming issues and events relating to sustainable architectural practices.
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Australian Institute of Architects
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Australian Institute of Architects
Case study, Networks, Reference material
Beyond Green - toward a sustainable art
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Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago
Case study, Reference material
A book available online which showcases the works, essays and artists' statements of 13 artists and artists' groups that participated in the exhibition 'Beyond Green: Towards a Sustainable Art' exploring issues of sustainability, activism and the future through their work.
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
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Australian Government
Networks, Reference material
An extensive searchable database of publications, information, resources, statistics, strategies, policies on the Australian environment. Materials are easy to search and arranged by sub-topics such as 'biodiversity' and 'water'.
Ecoartspace
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Ecoartspace
Case study, Multimedia, Networks, Reference material
A US site dedicated to promoting opportunities for addressing environmental issues through the visual arts. Keeps educators and students informed of current artists, projects, news and workshops relating to environmental art. Contemporary projects, case studies and conferences may assist educators developing syllabi materials.
Ecotecture: the Journal of Ecological Design
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Ecotecture: the Journal of Ecological Design
Case study, Reference material
A journal concerning the art and science of designing human systems which are integrated, functionally and aesthetically with natural ecosystems. Interesting articles include the interrelationships between the economy, design and ecology. Articles span macro-issues of ecotechnology and ecocities to micro issues such as ecological housing design.
Envirowindows
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European Environment Agency (EEA)
Case study, Reference material
EEA is a platform for knowledge sharing and development concerning research, policy making and eco-innovation. European focus.
Green Construction & Design
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University of Michigan
Syllabus
An outline of the course Green Construction & Design, winner of the 2009 Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business is located here. Also the selection of recommended web-based readings organised around particular discussion sessions is valuable.
Greenmuze Art
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Greenmuze
Case study, Reference material
A regularly updated database showcasing innovative and experimental environmental artists and sustainable and / or recycled art from around the globe. Artwork may be used to inspire students, provide issues for discussion or fed into course plans.
Innovation & Business Skills Australia Sustainability Guideline Brief
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Sustainability Victoria, National Centre for Sustainability Swinburne University, Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA)
Case study, Reference material
A report outlining what sustainability means for business as well as what opportunities and resources are available to help embed sustainability into the business profession.
Integrating sustainability into design education: The Toolkit
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The Designers Accord
Activity, Case study, Lecture/Tutorial, Reference material, Syllabus, Toolbox
The site contains a range of useful learning resources, guidelines and mechanisms to promote sustainable design. There are links to exercises, classroom activities, discussion topics and term projects as well as a forum for discussion.
Organizations & the Natural Environment - Teaching Resources
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Organizations & the Natural Environment – Academy of Management Division
Activity, Case study, Multimedia, Networks, Syllabus, Toolbox
Contains many valuable resources, including a range of syllabi concerning business and sustainability such as sustainability, environmental accounting and environmental leadership, case studies concerning environmental standards, green supply chains, corporate environmental strategies and life-cycle analysis and links to a range of academic books and articles. The Teaching Resources tab includes a database of multimedia teaching tools including movies, recorded speeches and documentaries, and suggestions for assignments and projects.
SUSDESIGN TEACH
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JISCM@il
Networks
A forum for discussion, sharing of techniques and resources for teaching sustainable design. Past discussions are arranged chronologically and many flag important issues and provide links to valuable resources.
Sustainable Agriscience
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National Association of Agricultural Educators
Activity, Networks, Syllabus
A structured lesson plan developed by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (US), containing links to a variety of useful web links to case studies, definitions and research information.
Sustainable Design and Technology Research Workshop
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Workshops & seminars
A useful introductory workshop investigating the state of sustainability in the built environment - macro to micro. Assignment work from past students is also available for download (US based).
The Art Gallery of Renewable Energy
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Lope
Case study
The site showcases artists working with renewable energy (specifically solar and wind technology), and includes both images and the philosophy underpinning their work. The profiles of artists can inform lesson plans and assignments concerning sustainable art, in particular the emergence of renewable energy sculpture as a movement.
The Secret Life of Things (SLOT)
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Eco Innovators
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material, Toolbox
Combination of educational animation and learning resources to enhance awareness of the environmental impacts of design choices.
Web-based Learning Environment
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The University of Hong Kong
Case study, Reference material, Syllabus
This site provides access to online lectures, notes and reading material on sustainable building and energy efficiency. However, a password is required to access the courses and case studies (Hong Kong based).
World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)
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WorldGBC
Case study, Networks, Reference material
The home page of WorldGBC - a collaboration of councils from around the world aimed at promoting global sustainable building practices. It provides a non-political global forum for discussion and supports the creation and establishment of sustainability rating tools, green building demonstration projects and other collaborative green building projects. The Resources section contains a range of green building case studies (categorised by country, including Australian).