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NREL Experiments with Clean Energy Systems on South Pole NREL Experiments with Clean Energy Systems on South Pole
By Joe Verrengia, NREL
NREL researchers are experimenting with adding wind and photovoltaic solar energy systems at the Amundsen-Scott Research Station at the South Pole.
gbXML, BIM and Green Building: An InteroperabilityTrifecta gbXML, BIM and Green Building: An InteroperabilityTrifecta
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Schema like gbXML are not only making interoperability less of a headache but supporting the green building design industry too.
Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Wind energy company Vindby, discusses how it was able to address difficult government regulations with digital prototyping.
Empire State Building Goes Green with Windows Empire State Building Goes Green with Windows

Empire State Building to go green with energy use reductions of 38 percent.
Technical Features
Heatsink 101: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know Heatsink 101: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
By Mentor Graphics
This web seminar will focus on how heatsinks work and how to design a heatsink while considering all the critical factors.
Autodesk Integrates BIM, IPD and Sustainable Design Autodesk Integrates BIM, IPD and Sustainable Design
By Charles Rechtsteiner, Regional Facilities Manager, Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk employed innovative design and construction methods, including IPD, digital design-to-fabrication and BIM at their AEC headquarters.
How BIM was Used in LEED Certified Tuttle Courthouse Annex How BIM was Used in LEED Certified Tuttle Courthouse Annex
By Autodesk
A case study on how using Autodesk BIM solutions, two firms streamline design and construction on the Tuttle Courthouse Annex project.
An Investigation of Energy Performance Assessment An Investigation of Energy Performance Assessment
Submitted by Integrated Environmental Solutions
This study tries to make clear how building energy performance is assessed and awarded with energy credits under LEED, BREEAM and Green Star schemes.
Projects Features
What 200 Million euros Will Buy in a Renovation What 200 Million euros Will Buy in a Renovation
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
200 million euros later, Deutsche Bank’s Green Towers will stand tall as an inspiration for green skyscraper renovations.
Klima SolarHaus is a Display of Energy Efficient Living Klima SolarHaus is a Display of Energy Efficient Living
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Passive house apartment building in Berlin demonstrates Germany’s push for energy efficiency.
Germany Green Building Tour Part 1 Germany Green Building Tour Part 1
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
ConnectPress Editor Lauren Browne shares some breathtaking examples of green building from her first days in Germany.
The Process and Design of the Office of the Future The Process and Design of the Office of the Future
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
NREL’s soon-to-be-completed research facility sets a bench mark for net zero building design.
Columns
Is Social Media Improving your Quality of Work? Is Social Media Improving your Quality of Work?
By Mentor Graphics
Share your thoughts on the role of social media in the engineering world by participating in this short survey.
Maintaining a Model Climate with CFD Maintaining a Model Climate with CFD
By Mentor Graphics
Learn how a UK store chain used CFD to meet the greatest challenges presented to engineers designing heating, ventilation and refrigeration.
Harnessing the Power of Natural Ventilation Harnessing the Power of Natural Ventilation
By Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics looks at how computational fluid dynamics can be used for visualizing and optimizing airflow.
Upcoming Webinar on How CFD Helps with Green Design Upcoming Webinar on How CFD Helps with Green Design
By Mentor Graphics
Upcoming webinar will show how CFD can reduce costs associated with design and operation in the built environment.
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gbXML, BIM and Green Building: An InteroperabilityTrifecta
Schema like gbXML are not only making …

Heatsink 101: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
This web seminar will focus on how …

NREL Experiments with Clean Energy Systems on South Pole
NREL researchers are experimenting with adding wind …

Is Social Media Improving your Quality of Work?
Share your thoughts on the role of …

Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes
Wind energy company Vindby, discusses how it …

Siemens’ Michigan Branch Facility Awarded LEED Certification
Siemens building sets a good corporate example: …

Empire State Building Goes Green with Windows
Empire State Building to go green with …

Tennessee Building is Only in U.S. to Receive Award
Freeman Webb’s new headquarters receives a prestigious …

New AIA Tool Tracks Energy Reduction in Firms
The carbon neutrality goal could be futile …

American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry
An inside look at how American Clay …