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Yudelson Associates' Report on What’s in Store for 2012 Yudelson Associates' Report on What’s in Store for 2012
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Yudelson’s report on trends cites a focus on green retrofits, a greater awareness of water conservation; more net zero energy building and more.
Our Drool-worthy Sustainable Products Wish List Our Drool-worthy Sustainable Products Wish List
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
With the holidays in full swing, we chose our favorite sustainable building products.
Benefits of a Living Roof Benefits of a Living Roof
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
These companies provide living green roof systems for homes and commercial buildings.
ENERGY STAR Incentives for Contractors & Manufacturers ENERGY STAR Incentives for Contractors & Manufacturers
By EPA ENERGY STAR
Learn about incentives available to offset the costs of ENERGY STAR qualified water heaters and other helpful water heater tips.
Technical Features
Save Energy with Rapid Energy Modeling Save Energy with Rapid Energy Modeling
By Autodesk
Rapid energy modeling is a process that helps analyze and estimate building energy consumption using BIM.
Mentor Graphics' FloVent Aids in Sustainable School Design Mentor Graphics' FloVent Aids in Sustainable School Design
By Amy Knutson
NOWarchitecture used three-dimensional computer modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to verify solar exposure and ventilation performance.
Realize the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Retrofits Realize the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Retrofits
By Sarah Hodges, Autodesk
MEP engineers are now presented with a plethora of opportunities in existing buildings for tenant improvements and/or energy retrofits.
IES Selected for Tight Connectivity Between Sketchup & Revit IES Selected for Tight Connectivity Between Sketchup & Revit
Case Study by IES
Ashley McGraw selected IES to assess and design a 4,000 square foot media center and library addition to the SyracuseCoE.
Projects Features
The Right Place at the Right Time The Right Place at the Right Time
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Green home builder Ichijo USA makes an impressive debut into the U.S. market with a 10-unit display of green building technology at its finest.
2011: a Big Year for Innovations 2011: a Big Year for Innovations
By Arup
A list of the nine most impressive innovations in the engineering industry this past year compiled by engineering consulting firm Arup.
UNStudio Sustainable Design Up for Be Inspired Award UNStudio Sustainable Design Up for Be Inspired Award
By UNStudio
A finalist for Innovation in Building, the office complex features an airfoil shape and many green elements.
The Dali Museum Incorporates Many Sustainable Features The Dali Museum Incorporates Many Sustainable Features
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
The unique ‘Glass Enigma’ is just one of the design features that help the building save energy and resources incorporated by design firm HOK.
Columns
Increasing the Lifespan of Wood and More Increasing the Lifespan of Wood and More
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
New Image Coatings products contribute to sustainability by increasing the longevity of building materials.
Keep In the Heat or Cold Keep In the Heat or Cold
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Green Building Community picks in green window, door and insulation companies.
Innovative, Enviro-friendly Tile Innovative, Enviro-friendly Tile
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Oceanside Glasstile uses natural sand and recycled bottles to make their decorative glass tile.
Reduce Energy Consumption with Insulfoam Reduce Energy Consumption with Insulfoam
Compiled by Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Insulfoam makes many recyclable, Energy Star qualified insulation products.
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Increasing the Lifespan of Wood and More
New Image Coatings products contribute to sustainability …

Keep In the Heat or Cold
Green Building Community picks in green window, …

Yudelson Associates' Report on What’s in Store for 2012
Yudelson’s report on trends cites a focus …

Innovative, Enviro-friendly Tile
Oceanside Glasstile uses natural sand and recycled …

Save Energy with Rapid Energy Modeling
Rapid energy modeling is a process that …

The Right Place at the Right Time
Green home builder Ichijo USA makes an …

Reduce Energy Consumption with Insulfoam
Insulfoam makes many recyclable, Energy Star qualified …

Improved Air Quality with Lower Energy Costs
Dynamic Air Quality Solutions advocates for the …

Our Drool-worthy Sustainable Products Wish List
With the holidays in full swing, we …

2011: a Big Year for Innovations
A list of the nine most impressive …