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Resources and Links


Codes / Regulations / Governing Jurisdictions     
 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990      
 California Building Code
City of Berkeley Planning and Development Department  - Links to City Codes
San Francisco Building Codes
San Francisco Building Department
San Francisco Building Department - Permit Tracking Track your San Francisco permit on-line!
San Francisco Planning Department Website

The United States Access Board Information on Accessibility Design
Uniform Accessibility Standards  Accessibility Standards where federal funds are used

Construction Guidelines
Tile Council of North American - Handbook of recommended Tile Installation Methods

 

Products

Sugatsune.com  - Outstanding manufacturer of Specialty Hardware
16500.com 
 Great on-line source for mostly commercial lighting products
Ann Sacks     Good collection of Ceramic Tile - Their San Francisco Showroom is open to the public.


Sustainable Design
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - A non-profit organization promoting the design of Green Roofs in Urban Areas 
The Architecture 2030 Challenge The Architecture 2030 Challenge to make buildings carbon neutral by 2030
The NY Times Green Blog - A source for sustainable news and design
Passive House - California - California Chapter of Passive House
The Living Building Challenge - An international organization of sustainable design
United States Green Building Council - Green Building Rating System - LEED

 
Universal Design
Universal Design Education Online - Online resource for Universal Design