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Leading the Way With LEED v4
With the New Year comes a new version of the LEED rating system. Now in its fifth public comment period (Oct. 2- Dec. 10), LEED v4 is looking to finalize its end product. The USGBC has put forth an...
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The New Normal: Buildings Design Post Sandy
Super Storm Sandy was a frightening and eye opening experience for the country, and especially for New Yorkers. The hurricane’s path of destruction ripped across four out of the five boroughs causing...
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Chilled Beams: The Cool Choice
Choosing the best HVAC system for a building is an important decision. Chilled beams are one of the more energy efficient systems and are just being introduced to the United States. This technology is...
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Reigning in the Rays
CIS Tower in Manchester, England. This building utilizes BIPV technology. The sun is perhaps the most powerful force to impact our planet and provides an unparalleled amount of energy. It’s the...
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The Big Picture: Investing in Green
A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but often it is imperative to step back and look at the bigger picture in order to understand the full story. Just by looking at a green building, the attributes may...
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Cogeneration and a Sustainable Future
Cogeneration (cogen), also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is an integrated system that provides electricity and heat, typically in the form of steam and hot water. The waste heat from...
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Implementing Renewable Energy in Developing Countries
Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”, and can be a mantra for the overwhelming importance for sustainable development. There is a...
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316.12 Million Strong and Growing
As the population grows we need to be more conscious and alert to the resources we use. While the demand for resources continues to rapidly increase, supply is becoming critically strained. The issue...
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Green Employees Worth the Investment
It is no question that the volatility of the financial market directly correlates with the building engineering world. The impact of the financial crisis of 2008 rippled throughout development sector...
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Green and BIM
As the building industry evolves, so do the tools of the trade. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the tools that are redefining the industry. What sets BIM apart from using conventional...
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