Design Inspiration
Social Media
File Sharing
dropbox.com - Good for Group Projects and backups
Organizational Tools
Assessment and
Demographic Information
www.census.gov - Federal Census Bureau Homepage
www.epodunk.com - Information on Cities, Towns & Communities
www.zillow.com - Demographic and Economic Stats by
City/Town 
Boston information
The
Boston Redevelopment Authority - Boston's Planning and Economic Development Agency. Sources
for maps, drawings, etc.
www.mapjunction.com/bra - The Boston Atlas from the BRA
www.cityofboston.gov/maps - Greater Boston info only, assessment and
service information
www.mass.gov/mgis/massgis.htm - state wide information - Oliver
www.mass.gov/mgis/colororthos2008.htm - USGS Ortho Imagery
MAAB - Massachusetts Architectural Access Board - Access Info
Climate Design
www.energy-design-tools.aud.ucla.edu - Climate Consultant
Weather Station DataNational
Resources Conservation Service - National Water and Climate
Center
Solar
Astrum Solar Calculator Lets you see the
finances around solar panel installation using some site conditions and
location in the calculations
University of Oregon Polar sun path chart program - Lets you create a sun path diagram for your building's latitude
University of Oregon Polar sun path chart program - Lets you create a sun path diagram for your building's latitude
Sustainable
by Design Tools - Sun Angle, Sun Position, and Solar Path.
They also have tools for window design such as window overhangs, louver shading
and window heat gain tools.
Free Images to help you Render
all-silhouettes.com Website with free people silhouettes
cgtextures.com A website with free pictures and textures to help you rendering
immediateentourage.com Free pictures, sketchup models and tutorials
Vecteezy.com
Energy
NOAA
Solar Calendar - Find
Sunrise, Sunset, Solar Noon and Solar Position for Any Place on Earth
Energy
Design Resources - Guide to energy efficient design practices
Lighting Websites
www.elumit.com -
Lighting fixtures and schedule
Windows
Andersen Windows lets you download plan
and elevations of windows through the web.
cadyou.com -
Site domain for sale, discontinued?
strongtie.com - Metal Hanger
Drawings
