Software/Building Controls

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Survey: 50% of Building Owners Use Smart Building Technologies

April 2, 2013

Another 33 percent of building owners will use smart building technologies in the next six months, according to IDC Energy Insights.


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ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2013

January 11, 2013

GRAPHISOFT released the ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2013 starting with the German and Austrian versions.


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Energy Data in One Place

September 1, 2012

 E-Mon’s new Interval Data Recorder (IDR) is designed to collect kilowatt-hour (kWh) and demand (kW) data from up to eight or 16 connected meters at 15-, 30- or 60-minute intervals.  


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Track Real-Time Power Conditions

August 1, 2012

 Schneider Electric’s StruxureWare Power Monitoring 7.0 software platform is designed to track real-time power conditions to improve efficiency, availability and reliability as well as maximize asset performance.  


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Field-Based Digital Plan Board

August 1, 2012

 Mobile Monster, from SiteSmart, provides a dynamic 46” monitor in a custom case delivering a full-size 24”x 36” electronic drawing to any remote location.  


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Performance Advisor Services

May 7, 2012

 Aircuity Advisor Services consists of a dynamic set of software-based tools designed to provide intelligent and actionable information into a building’s performance.  


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Lighting Control System

May 7, 2012

 The Enlighted Virtuo Series features an autonomous, adaptive sensor which is designed to measure ambient light, occupancy and temperature at each fixture, and it tailors light levels to each user’s actual needs, maximizing occupant comfort and minimizing energy cost.  


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BIM Product Resources

January 16, 2012

Overhead Door Corporation has expanded its product resources available to building design professionals via BIM objects for its entire commercial product offering. 


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Sunshade Performance Tool

November 1, 2011

Kawneer Company Inc.’s Solector Sun Shading Estimator tool was developed for architects to use early in the design phase.


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BIM Software

October 3, 2011
ArchiCAD 15 is intended to enrich architectural forms available for designers to unleash their creative minds.
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 Interview with Glenn Carels, principal with the design firm for California State University, Northridge, (CSUN)'s Student Recreation Center.
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EDC Magazine

May 2013

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Green Product Buzz GuideEDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.

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EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.