IES' Mark Gifford Honored in Consulting-Specifying Engineer IES' Mark Gifford Honored in Consulting-Specifying Engineer…

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Registration Opens for ASLA Convention-Early Bird Discount Registration Opens for ASLA Convention-Early Bird Discount…

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2013 ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO takes place November 15-18 in Boston.…
Facilities for U.S. Navy, City of San Diego Lauded Facilities for U.S. Navy, City of San Diego Lauded…

Three high profile projects designed by RJC Architects recently received top honors for sustainability and overall design.…
FireFlower Installs Boston's Largest Solar Rooftop FireFlower Installs Boston's Largest Solar Rooftop…

The solar array at the Boston/Dedham Commerce Park covers 120,000 square feet of rooftop and has a 974-kilowatt capacity.…
 

PIA Reudces Utility Bills With Solar Solution
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Plattsburgh International Airport (PIA) has adopted SolarWall's 2-Stage solar air heating systems to keep rental costs competitive.…
 
Providence St. Mary Medical Center Gets Green Roof Providence St. Mary Medical Center Gets Green Roof…

Sustainable management of stormwater and an enhanced patient experience all contributed to the decision have a green roof installed.…
 
Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Carbon Definitions
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Fracking
Does anyone have any thoughts on the USGBC's position on fracking? Has anyone heard any statements from the USGBC on…
 
High R-value
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Suggestions for Pressing Issues with LEED
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2012’s Trends, Highlights and Innovators
 
 
 
PIA Reudces Utility Bills With Solar Solution…
Plattsburgh International Airport (PIA) has adopted SolarWall's 2-Stage solar air heating systems to keep rental costs competitive.…
 
Providence St. Mary Medical Center Gets Green Roof…
Sustainable management of stormwater and an enhanced patient experience all contributed to the decision have a green roof installed.…
 
Radiant Floor Heating with Solar Thermal…
Midwest Renewable Energy Association deploys Caleffi's energy efficient solutions to heat their training building.…
 
MCW Consultants Ltd. Used IESVE to Assess Energy Savings…
Using the IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) the firm was able to determine annual energy savings of 45 percent.…
 
Sempra and ConEdison Development Announce Partnership Sempra and ConEdison Development Announce Partnership…

Under the agreement, each company will own 50 percent interest in two of the largest photovoltaic plants in the U.S.…
P2 Solar Acquires First Renewable Energy Project in India P2 Solar Acquires First Renewable Energy Project in India…

The Rajgarh Project will consist of a mini-hydro facility in Punjab, India, on the Sidhwan irrigation canal in the city…
Xero Flor America Named a Money-Saving Product Xero Flor America Named a Money-Saving Product…

BUILDINGS magazine named the company a money saving product for building owners and facility managers.…
 
Blue Earth Completes Construction of Two More Solar Projects Blue Earth Completes Construction of Two More Solar Projects…

The projects were eligible for significant government and utility incentives, including the federal government's 1603 program.…
Tubelite Introduces its Newest Storefront System Tubelite Introduces its Newest Storefront System…

The TU24000 Series' dual pocket improves thermal performance by dramatically decreasing U-Factors and increasing Condensation Resistance Factors.…
SolarCity Creates Solar Lease Financing Platform SolarCity Creates Solar Lease Financing Platform…

The collaboration with Goldman Sachs is expected to fund more than $500 million in solar projects, generating 110 megawatts of…
Bentley Announces Availability of Enhanced Watercad Bentley Announces Availability of Enhanced Watercad…

New operations-related capabilities help utilities optimize the efficiency of water distribution systems.…
2rw Consultants is Proud 2 of their Projects are In Exhibit 2rw Consultants is Proud 2 of their Projects are In…

Of the 41 K-12 buildings featured, two are projects that 2rw engineered: Poquoson Elementary School and Manassas Park Elementary School…
Four-side Silicone-glazed System Creates Dramatic Openings Four-side Silicone-glazed System Creates Dramatic Openings…

Wausau's standard SuperWall Series now includes SuperWall SSG for four-side silicone-glazed curtainwall and window wall systems.…
USGBC NM Chapter Announces 14th Annual GreenBuilt Tour USGBC NM Chapter Announces 14th Annual GreenBuilt Tour…

The 14th Annual GreenBuilt Tour takes place June 8-9, 2013 at 18 select sustainable homes in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and…
NREL Helps Saudi Arabia Adopt Solar and Wind Energy…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to expand their wind and solar…
 
Radiant Floor Heating with Solar Thermal Radiant Floor Heating with Solar Thermal…

Midwest Renewable Energy Association deploys Caleffi's energy efficient solutions to heat their training building.…
Brazilian Architect Aims for LEED in World Cup Stadium Brazilian Architect Aims for LEED in World Cup Stadium…

Castro Mello Architects and EcoArenas pursue LEED certification, credits computing power by NVIDIA Maximus workstations in design.…
Affordable Green Design is a Badge of Honor Affordable Green Design is a Badge of Honor…

Creating meaningful architecture that maximizes local resources and ecosystems - these are the cornerstones to architect Carl Welty's mantra.…
NREL Engineer Passionate about Energy-Efficient Buildings NREL Engineer Passionate about Energy-Efficient Buildings…

Sheila Hayter helps establish stringent standards for energy-efficient buildings and urges others in the field to strive for 50% above…
AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Winners AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Winners…

Projects showcase excellence in sustainable design principles and reduced energy consumption.…
With Droughts Ever-present, the Answer Lies in Xeriscaping With Droughts Ever-present, the Answer Lies in Xeriscaping…

Xeriscaping – the answer to America's love affair with landscaping.…
Firm Links Data Streams to 3D Model for Better Measurement Firm Links Data Streams to 3D Model for Better Measurement…

When AEC was selected to carry a measurement & verification plan out for Casey Middle School they turned to IES…
Architect: Think Globally, Act Locally Architect: Think Globally, Act Locally…

Despite designing on a global scale, architect James Mary O'Connor remains firm that all work influences each other and is…
Upgrade to Thermal Energy Storage Pays Off Upgrade to Thermal Energy Storage Pays Off…

Mark MacCracken, CEO of CALMAC, discusses how his thermal energy storage system and chillers saved his client money through energy…
Affordable Green Design is a Badge of Honor…
Creating meaningful architecture that maximizes local resources and ecosystems - these are the cornerstones to architect Carl Welty's mantra.
 
NREL Engineer Passionate about Energy-Efficient Buildings NREL Engineer Passionate about Energy-Efficient Buildings…

Sheila Hayter helps establish stringent standards for energy-efficient buildings and urges others in the field to strive for 50% above…
With Droughts Ever-present, the Answer Lies in Xeriscaping With Droughts Ever-present, the Answer Lies in Xeriscaping…

Xeriscaping – the answer to America's love affair with landscaping.…
Architect: Think Globally, Act Locally Architect: Think Globally, Act Locally…

Despite designing on a global scale, architect James Mary O'Connor remains firm that all work influences each other and is…
Nation Could Double Energy Productivity Nation Could Double Energy Productivity…

Researchers have long understood that using energy more efficiently can be just as beneficial as finding new ways to produce…
IDC Architects' Strengths on Display in Data Center Design IDC Architects' Strengths on Display in Data Center Design…

IDC Architects shines by pairing otherwise empty buildings with intelligent repurposing for data center design.…
Highlights from NREL's Innovation Forum Highlights from NREL's Innovation Forum…

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) held the 25th annual event focusing on emerging clean energy…
Zola Windows Capitalizes on Energy Efficiency Zola Windows Capitalizes on Energy Efficiency…

When Zola Windows founder wasn’t pleased with the window selection in the U.S. he partnered with European suppliers to design…
Wikoda Solar Technology Offers Easy D-I-Y Install Wikoda Solar Technology Offers Easy D-I-Y Install…

Wikoda has created the Sunflower, the first heliostat for home and commercial property owners.…