Godfather of Green

Godfather of GreenWho knew we needed a “Godfather of Green”? Wired magazine made the call honoring Jerry Yudelson for the value he has offered the green building industry over decades. From green building consulting to keynotes and workshops, from sustainability planning to a dozen green building books, we are proud to be led by one of green building’s truly senior professionals. Whether you are an architect, professional association, a developer, university or any other kind of organization… If you want to get serious about green building and sustainability, don’t mess around. Get results.
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Green Build Videos

Dry Run video illuminates key water conservation issues

Why a new book on water? Key issues from Jerry's new book, "Dry Run" are illuminated in this short video.

Jerry's 2012 Zero-Net Energy (ZONE) Building Design Seminar

Bring this new and exciting 2-4 hour seminar to your architecture, engineering, construction or facility management group.

Free Resources

Free Book Chapter Makes Case for Green Building RestorationsFree Book Chapter Makes Case for Green Building Restorations

In this free download, available without registration, green building and sustainability consultant, Jerry Yudelson makes the case that the restoration of older buildings using established green building practices offers a simple, yet extremely practical solution to an important environment problem: What’s the right approach to older buildings?

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Read the article, download the full white paper, and view or download select chapters at bdcnetwork.com.


Your Personal Water Conservation AuditYour Personal Water Conservation Audit

Water Conservation is essential for a secure and sustainable water future. In this short, 10-question quiz, I have provided guidance for home water conservation, based on my own experience and practices. Most of my audience members score between 20 and 30. Why don’t you take the quiz for fun yourself and see how you do? Are you a “water waster” or a “water wizard”? See what you can do easily to improve your score and then share this with your friends.
Download the Water Conservation Audit


Analyzing the Business Case for Net Zero Buildings

Jerry’s new article, “Analyzing the Business Case for Net Zero Buildings,” takes this emerging trend in green building design and provides a clear rationale for why going to net-zero buildings makes good business sense. This is taken from Building Design & Construction magazine’s 2011 White Paper, Zero and Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Homes, published in April 2011.
Download this article (PDF 1.5MB)


Pyramid of New Water Sources

A conceptual breakthrough for thinking about how to meet our future water needs. Check out the Pyramid of New Water Sources, Jerry Yudelson’s new tool to show future water supply sources, a pyramid with ten steps of increasing cost and complexity.
Download the Pyramid of New Water Sources (PDF 220KB)
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GreenBuild Bulletin

GreenBuild BulletinNew subscribers to our e-newsletter, the Green Build Bulletin, will receive a copy of our FREE WHITE PAPER, "The 10 Step Program for Corporate Sustainability" as well as approximately 6 free newsletters per year. Please enter your email address below and then click the subscribe button.


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GreenBuild Blog

Green Office Building in Sydney Australia Redefines the Green Workplace

Because of its green building design, One Shelley Street in Sydney, Australia fosters collaboration, flexibility, and sustainability. Harbor water cooling, chilled beams for radiant cooling, an exoskeleton for structural strength, and activity-based interior layout are a few of the strategies employed to acquire a 6-Star Green Star rating (the highest) from the Green Building Council of Australia.

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Jerry’s Speaking Gets Results!

“Thank you very much for speaking at our Insights program. I know you were a big hit. Several attendees came to the event specifically to hear what you had to say.”

Tricia Deering, President & CEO
Commercial Brokers Association (Seattle)

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Books & Resources


Yudelson Associates continues to support the industry with leading edge green building books.