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Building Industry Organizations Join Forces to Benefit Built EnvironmentThe National Institute of Building Sciences is pleased to welcome the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council as a new council of the Institute.
Traditional Thermostat ReplacementSmart-e, a unique energy management system, is password protected product that allows people to control their home or office from anywhere in the world.
Facility's Nursing Simulation Center Among Best-in-ClassThe Viterbo University School of Nursing educational facility, designed by HGA, is only second in the Midwest to incorporate a chilled beam mechanical system.
Pleasanton Public Library Reduces Lighting Energy UsePublic buildings in the U.S. waste approximately one-third of the energy they use. The city of Pleasanton, Calif., recognized this and decided to do something about it.
Cool Roof Coating
Coat’N’Cool, an architectural coating engineered to reflect sunlight in the UV, IR and Visible spectrum, is designed to be a long-lasting reflective covering.
Mobile Energy Efficiency DisplayThe new app is capable of accessing real-time building data from multiple locations and different building automation systems simultaneously.
Has your Business Insurance Gone Green?The notion of green insurance has been around for several years — specifically since 2006 when Fireman’s Fund began offering coverage for green commercial and residential buildings.
Heating Up with Solar CogenTrying to cut costs and meet sustainability objectives? Consider solar cogeneration — renewable heat and electricity in one for maximum impact.
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Everything in an indoor environment contributes to the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and poor IAQ can trigger asthma attacks, spread disease and expose occupants to toxic substances. Johnsonite's Diane Martel discusses the role building products play on IAQ and how building occupants, including students and school faculty, are impacted. Presented by: Product ProfilesThe Butterfly model is from Duo-Gard’s line of architecturally designed bike shelters. The contemporary structure features glazed roof “wings.” Whether it’s auto repair, homebuilding or designing a green roof, having the right tool for the job often makes the process go much more smoothly. ED+C Magazine STOREIn The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems. |
EventsSeptember 12, 2012
High-Performance Buildings Conference
Join Engineered Systems and Building Intelligence Group at the High Performance Buildings Conference where we will deliver industry leadership and expertise to help solve today's building systems challenges.
February 14, 2012
GREENBUILD ASIA 2012 ExpoWe are pleased to invite you to visit us at the GREENBUILD ASIA 2012 Expo which will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 14 - 16 February 2012. WebinarsFebruary 29, 2012
Integrating Single-Ply Roofing with Photovoltaic ArraysRooftops can be an excellent place to install photovoltaics (PV) because the space is often unused and unobstructed. One risk of doing this is the potential to compromise the integrity of the roofing system. RESOURCES
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