The U.S. Green Buildings Council

LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

The Chicago Center for Green Technology

Spire Solar of Chicago

The City of Chicago’s Environmental Action Agenda

Best Practices for Green Building in Chicago (PDF 3.2 MB)
A compilation of the best green building practices for homeowners, designers, developers/owners and facility managers, including a "Top Ten List of Green Building Practices" for each user group.

Chicago Center for Green Technology Poster (PDF 2.5 MB)
This beautiful poster includes photographs and descriptions of the features that earned CCGT a LEED Platinum rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. CCGT is the only LEED Platinum municipal building in the country, and the first renovated building to be designated Platinum.

Chicago Green Bungalow Initiative (PDF 1.1 MB)
This report describes the transformation of four Chicago bungalows to "green" bungalows. Includes a discussion of sustainable design features and post-renovation energy savings.

Disconnecting Downspouts
Easy-to-follow directions for disconnecting any downspout that routes rainwater directly into the sewer system.

Financial Incentives for Building Green (PDF 42 KB)
Lists rebates, grants, and other financial incentives available from the federal government, the State of Illinois, private foundations and other sources for green building projects of various types and sizes.

Green Building Resource Center flyer (PDF 1.1 MB)
Describes the different types of green building resources found at GBRC, and provides contact information for the center.

Green Homes for Chicago (PDF 1.3 MB)
Highlights the five winning designs and architects from the Green Homes for Chicago international design competition, which produced five affordable, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly homes.

Guide to Rooftop Gardening (PDF 269 KB)
Discusses the benefits of rooftop gardens and provides step-by-step instructions for planning a garden on a rooftop.

Guide to Stormwater Best Management Practices in Chicago (PDF 1.5 MB)
Provides practical examples of site design and drainage methods proven effective at reducing the quantity of stormwater runoff for residential, commercial and industrial developments.

Self-Guided Tour of the Chicago Center for Green Technology (PDF 4.6 MB)
This brochure highlights the "green" features of the LEED Platinum-rated Chicago Center for Green Technology. Hard copies of the brochure are available at CCGT to anyone who wishes to take a self-guided tour of the facility.

The Chicago Standard (PDF 3.2 MB)
Adopted by the City of Chicago, this construction standard for municipal buildings guides their design, construction and renovation in a manner that provides healthier indoor environments, reduces operating costs, and conserves energy and resources. It also includes provisions for outfitting, operating and maintaining those facilities.