GreenTools for Inspiration

From time to time we need to look at work that encourages us to do more. In this section of the toolkit you will find various documents, articles and building challenges that will inspire you and your team to start or enhance your plans to achieve a healthier built environment in your community.

Note: you can download each of the individual files on this page by right-clicking on a link and selecting "Save Target As…" (using Internet Explorer) or "Save Link As… (using FireFox)

Strategic Plan for Green Building (PDF, 840 K)

Climate Change Plan (PDF, 1.19 MB)

Connecting the Dots - Green Building and Climate Change (PDF, 239 K)

Living Building Challenge (PDF, 360 K)

Land Use, Transportation and Air Quality Report (PDF, 330 K)

King County Metro's LEED Platinum Building (PDF, 308 K)

Lessons From Abroad: Denmark/Pacific Northwest (PDF, 118 K)

Case Studies:

• Denmark Wind Energy (PDF, 853 K)
• Green Roofs Northwest (PDF, 213 K)
• Developing a Sustainable Neighborhood (PDF, 316 K)
• Reliable Transit (PDF, 358 K)

Environmental Purchasing Report (PDF, 1.1 MB)

GreenTools for Inspiration Links (PDF, 68 K)