Resources (Under Construction)
Sustainability
Definitions
Defining Sustainability: A Conceptual Orientation by Robert Vos
Three Pillars of Sustainability: In Search of Conceptual Origins by Ben Purvis, Yong Mao, and Darren Robinson
Tools and Guides
Sustainable Facilities Tool by the U.S. General Services Administration
Primarily geared to federal government facilities, but has a lot of resources on different aspects of sustainability
Evaluating and Selecting Green Products by John Amatruda for Whole Building Design Guide
Sustainable Sources LLC by Bill Christensen
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims ("Green Guides") by the Federal Trade Commission
Sustainable Materials Management Basics by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Third-Party Certifications
Global Organic Textile Standard
Textiles
LEED from the U.S. Green Building Council
Green building
WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute
Green building focusing on human health
Living Building Challenge from the International Living Future Institute
Green/regenerative building
Forest products
Materials and Related Resources
Material Databases
Not sustainability-specific but can filter with various sustainable qualities
HomeFree Product Guidance by Healthy Building Network
Certified Green Products Guide by SCS Global Services
Declare Database by International Living Future Institute
Mycelium
Articles/News
Form and Function of Fungi by Britannica
These Mushroom Bricks Are Up to Twice as Strong as Concrete by the Wall Street Journal
Your Next House Could Be Insulated by Mushrooms by Fast Company
Guides
How to Make Your Own Growth Form for Grow-It-Yourself kits
Lumber
Products
Resources
Forestry by the International Labour Organization
Information on some of the most common harms of the forestry industry
The Red List of Threatened Species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
See also the Wood Database’s condensed wood-specific version of this list
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Information on restricted trade of endangered species
See also the Wood Database’s wood-specific version of this list
Deforestation by NASA
Background information on deforestation and impacts
The "Clear Cut" Advantage for Wildlife and Forest Health by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fabric
Products
Plywood
Products
Resources
Formaldehyde and Your Health by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Finishes
Guides
How to Make Steel Wool and Vinegar Stain (8 Ways) by Scott of Saws on Skates
Resources
Solvents by the International Labour Organization
What Are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)? by the Environmental Protection Agency
Exhibit Design
Sustainable Exhibit Design
Sustainable Exhibition Design & Construction Toolkit by Douglas Flandro, CambridgeSeven
Using the Resources at Hand: Sustainable Exhibition Design by the Centre for Sustainable Curating
Plastic Heart: A DIY Field Guide for Reducing the Environmental Impact of Art Exhibitions by the Synthetic Collective
Sustainability and Museums: Your Chance to Make a Difference by Museums Association
A bit dated but still valuable
General Exhibit Design
A Guide to Exhibit Development by Smithsonian Exhibits
Complete Guide to Adult Audience Interpretive Materials: Gallery Texts and Graphics by J. Paul Getty Trust
What Makes a Great Museum Label? by MuseumNext
Writing Text and Labels by the Australian Museum
Accessible Exhibit Design
Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design by the Smithsonian Institution
Material World Documentation
Services
Connecticut-based zero waste screenprinting