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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.
NREL's 24th Industry Growth Forum NREL's 24th Industry Growth Forum
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL created the Industry Growth Forum as a way to give clean energy start-ups a chance to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
IES Positions Itself as Hub for Sustainability IES Positions Itself as Hub for Sustainability
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Integrated Environmental Solutions vision of the future is to be a hub of sustainable design advancements.
Award-winning Firm Stays on Top Award-winning Firm Stays on Top
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Allen Associates takes a comprehensive approach, incorporates a minimum set of green building standards on all projects.
The Sustainable Aspects of Log Homes The Sustainable Aspects of Log Homes
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor This historic construction style has many sustainable advantages like greater energy efficiency, fewer materials wasted and using renewable trees.
Team Maryland Takes Top Honors in Solar Decathlon Team Maryland Takes Top Honors in Solar Decathlon
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor The house performed well in all ten competition categories of the Solar Decathlon to come out on top in the final standings.
SCHOTT Solar Manufactures and Practices Sustainably SCHOTT Solar Manufactures and Practices Sustainably
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor The Albuquerque, NM plant has HOV parking and low emissions parking and even has bikes for their employees to travel between buildings.
Clean Energy in Sight for Australian Power Company Clean Energy in Sight for Australian Power Company
By GE Energy Financial Services GE, along with utility company Verve Energy and First Solar, are building a 10-megawatt AC facility to provide green power to a water plant.
When Will Green Become the Norm Instead of the Exception? When Will Green Become the Norm Instead of the Exception?
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Organizations are striving to promote greener buildings in order to save resources through these green initiatives.
A Look at the Events Scheduled for Green Build 2011 A Look at the Events Scheduled for Green Build 2011
By ConnectPress editor, Brock Haroldson The Toronto convention will be held October 4-7 and will feature many well known speakers.
Utility Rates Across the U.S. Available at OpenEI.org. Utility Rates Across the U.S. Available at OpenEI.org.
By Bill Scanlon, NREL The free site blends elements of social media and Wiki-based technology with robust and previously unavailable information on energy sources and prices.
Universities Teach Sustainability through Hands-on Learning Universities Teach Sustainability through Hands-on Learning
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Schools across the country use programs from community gardens to building weatherization to promote sustainable living.
Clean Energy Isn't Just Important for the U.S. Clean Energy Isn't Just Important for the U.S.
By Bill Scanlon, NREL Providing clean, renewable energy to the 1.4 billion people who are living without electricity is the No. 1 priority of the United Nations.
Green and Prefab: A Perfect Match Green and Prefab: A Perfect Match
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Why you should give prefab and modular homes a second chance and how they’re greener than ever.
Smart Grid Hot Commodity for Many Countries Smart Grid Hot Commodity for Many Countries
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A look at how a number of nations are confronting the challenges and learning about the benefits of implementing smart grid technology.
Wall-mounted Solar Air Heater Saves Facility $5,000 Wall-mounted Solar Air Heater Saves Facility $5,000
By Enerconcept Technologies Bombardier took initial steps toward more green technology by using a solar energy retrofit to preheat outdoor air at its Mirabel, Quebec building.
Bentley Offers Four Main Analysis and Simulation Tools Bentley Offers Four Main Analysis and Simulation Tools
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Analysis and simulation continues to be a priority in building design. Learn about the latest from Bentley Systems, including AECoSIM in this article.
Free Analysis and Simulation Options through Autodesk Labs Free Analysis and Simulation Options through Autodesk Labs
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk Labs gets users to think outside the box by offering creative analysis and simulation tools for the AEC market.
National Lab Focused on Solving Many Energy Challenges National Lab Focused on Solving Many Energy Challenges
By Bill Scanlon, NREL New NREL publication takes on many of the world's energy challenges, including work on solar, wind and biofuel technologies.
Vice President Expects Big Things from Clean Energy Industry Vice President Expects Big Things from Clean Energy Industry
By Bill Scanlon, NREL Vice President Joe Biden explains his plans for clean energy during a visit to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The Best of Both Worlds: Historic and Energy Efficient The Best of Both Worlds: Historic and Energy Efficient
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Historical buildings play a large role in the U.S.’s investment towards greening our existing building stock.
New Report Details Gust of Wind Power Growth New Report Details Gust of Wind Power Growth
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor AWEA has published its “U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report 2010,”which explains the incentives and challenges to wind power's growth.
ADS' Green Solutions in Water Management Infrastructure ADS' Green Solutions in Water Management Infrastructure
ADS’s MEGA GREEN piping products bring green options to contractors going for LEED certification.
Defining and Delivering Clean Technology Defining and Delivering Clean Technology
By Susan Gladwin, Autodesk A look at the clean tech design movement and Autodesk's clean tech Partner Program, including company's innovating in this area.
Five Easy Tips to Green Your Home Five Easy Tips to Green Your Home
By Brandon Green, Founder and President of Brandon Green Companies DC Bring out your spring green checklist and make sure your home is ready for the next season.
Engineered Plastic Cooling Towers Prove their Value Engineered Plastic Cooling Towers Prove their Value
By Ed Sullivan Engineered plastic cooling towers are ideal for HVAC applications, eliminating the maintenance and replacement problems of galvanized metal towers.
Tame the Energy Beast with DOE Software Tools Tame the Energy Beast with DOE Software Tools
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL is working to add tools to EnergyPlus via its OpenStudio Application Suite to improve functionality and make EnergyPlus easier to use.
Green Schools: Doing More with Less Energy Green Schools: Doing More with Less Energy
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Greening schools might be just what districts need to pull them out of the red and start saving both money and energy.
NREL RSF's Energy Efficiency will Increase by 17 Percent NREL RSF's Energy Efficiency will Increase by 17 Percent
By Heather Lammers, NREL Phase two of NREL's RSF building will have smaller windows to help the thermal performance and improve the thermal breaks in the windows.
2011 Holds Promise for Landscape Architects 2011 Holds Promise for Landscape Architects
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Is green infrastructure what will pull the construction industry, specifically the landscape architecture profession, out of the economic slump?
Business Practices to Accelerate Growth in Solar Market Business Practices to Accelerate Growth in Solar Market
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A look at what trends will surface in the solar power industry in 2011.
NREL Team Focuses on Problems in Solar Cells NREL Team Focuses on Problems in Solar Cells
By Bill Scanlon, NREL The multi-disciplinary team is trying to control semiconductors' band gaps to make solar cells less expensive and more efficient.
Simplify Alternative Energy Implementation Strategies Simplify Alternative Energy Implementation Strategies
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor RETScreen is a free software toolset designed to help users choose and implement the best possible alternative energy solution.
CFdesign Focuses on Humanistic Elements for Latest Release CFdesign Focuses on Humanistic Elements for Latest Release
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Computational fluid dynamics just got more advanced with CFdesign’s latest thermal comfort and smoke visibility functions.
Taking the Pain Out of Planning Solar Projects Taking the Pain Out of Planning Solar Projects
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Consultants for ICF International explain how developers can avoid common mistakes in proposing and developing solar projects.
Green Jobs Market Continues to Look Positive Green Jobs Market Continues to Look Positive
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Brad Collins, national campaign director for SOLAR NATION, explains how the green jobs market is progressing in late 2010.
Green Collar Jobs Provide Hope in this Economy Green Collar Jobs Provide Hope in this Economy
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor A look at the manufacturing and AEC green jobs sector that is being developed and how it will help combat unemployment.
Compliment Your Sustainability with these Green Products Compliment Your Sustainability with these Green Products
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Green building is constantly evolving, thanks in part to innovative green building products like these.
Achieving Zero-net Energy Buildings with Microgrids Achieving Zero-net Energy Buildings with Microgrids
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Brian Patterson of the EMerge Alliance explains what to expect from the Future Grid conference taking place at Ecobuild this week.
MasterFormat Update Includes More Sustainable Guidelines MasterFormat Update Includes More Sustainable Guidelines
By Robert Weygant, CSI President The 2010 update to MasterFormat represents the first changes to be released under the new annual revision cycle featuring user input.
Will Alternative Energy Remain Viable in the Future? Will Alternative Energy Remain Viable in the Future?
By Boston Consulting Group In this report the Boston Consulting Group discuss how many sources of alternative energy will play out in the future.
NREL Gives Cleantech Startups a Shot at the Big Time NREL Gives Cleantech Startups a Shot at the Big Time
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor This year’s 23rd Industry Growth Forum included 38 competitors, 3 of which took home cash awards and commercial support from NREL.
Two Perspectives on Achieving Sustainable Design with gbXML Two Perspectives on Achieving Sustainable Design with gbXML
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor A recent webcast discussed topics on green building analysis and how gbXML helps solve challenges associated with analysis.
Don’t Miss Out on These Greenbuild Events Don’t Miss Out on These Greenbuild Events
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Greenbuild 2010 is just around the corner, with this year’s conference focusing on redefining the future to be green in the next generation.
MCW Consultants Performs Customized Environmental Analysis MCW Consultants Performs Customized Environmental Analysis
By Integrated Environmental Solutions IES software allows MCW Consultants a more iterative process thanks to interoperability between IES with SketchUp and Revit.
The Center for Green Schools Shows Big Potential The Center for Green Schools Shows Big Potential
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The Center for Green Schools initiative hopes to achieve its goal of ensuring every youth in this generation can attend a green school.
Hotel Minimizes Water Usage with TOTO Eco UltraMax Toilet Hotel Minimizes Water Usage with TOTO Eco UltraMax Toilet
By TOTO, Inc. Grand Hyatt Atlanta's conservation efforts lead to 3,253,000 gallons of water saved per year.
How to Achieve Low-Cost Solar PV Implementations How to Achieve Low-Cost Solar PV Implementations
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor In this feature the authors of a new report focusing on PV system cost reductions discuss possible solutions.
Sustainability Companies Get a Chance to Pitch their Wares Sustainability Companies Get a Chance to Pitch their Wares
By Joe Verrengia, NREL NREL is hosting an upcoming forum giving makers of sustainability products a chance to pitch their products to a panel of investors.
Lightbulbs Developed Burn 35X Longer than Conventional Bulbs
Press Release Issued by Autodesk Beneficiary of Autodesk Clean Tech Partner develops Pearl-30 bulbs generating 90 percent less heat than conventional bulbs.
NREL Center Features 600 High-performance Window Units NREL Center Features 600 High-performance Window Units
By Wausau Window and Wall Systems Wausau and J.R. Butler, Haselden Construction, RNL’s Denver area architects and NREL’s design team devised innovative window approach to new facility.
Digital Prototyping Helps Facilitate Energy Management Digital Prototyping Helps Facilitate Energy Management
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor West Hills Construction uses Autodesk Inventor to design and optimize energy management systems for large facilities looking to offset utility costs.
Hone Your Green Building and Alternative Energy Skills Hone Your Green Building and Alternative Energy Skills
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Use these training and certification sources as guides on where to look to outshine your competition.
Research Project Promises Big Reductions in Heating Bills Research Project Promises Big Reductions in Heating Bills
By Rosalind Dall Fall is just around the corner... read up on new heat pump technology and tips on how to make your home more energy efficient.
Study Shows there Will be Sharp Increase in BIM Adoption Study Shows there Will be Sharp Increase in BIM Adoption
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor McGraw-Hill Construction’s study confirms that BIM and green building have been fused together, so much so that there is a new term – Green BIM.
Further Your Career with these Training Options Further Your Career with these Training Options
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor No matter what type of learning style suites your needs, the AIA, USGBC and CSI offers an abundance of education on sustainable design.
Nearly 30 Years of Renewable Energy Training with the SEI Nearly 30 Years of Renewable Energy Training with the SEI
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor John Weis discusses the past, present and future of renewable energy education and the Solar Energy Institute.
Autodesk’s Perspective on the Economy and Sustainable Design Autodesk’s Perspective on the Economy and Sustainable Design
Compiled by Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Leader in design software for AEC professionals, Autodesk discusses with ConnectPress issues surrounding the economy and green design.
LEED Certification Now Includes Neighborhood Development LEED Certification Now Includes Neighborhood Development
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor A green building is good, but a green community is better.
How to Spark Development in the Solar Market How to Spark Development in the Solar Market
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Three industry analysts weigh in on how the U.S. government can drive development in the solar marketplace forward.
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.
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.
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.
Siemens’ Michigan Branch Facility Awarded LEED Certification Siemens’ Michigan Branch Facility Awarded LEED Certification
Siemens building sets a good corporate example: a Michigan branch office features energy efficiency, a building automation system and more.
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.
Tennessee Building is Only in U.S. to Receive Award Tennessee Building is Only in U.S. to Receive Award
Freeman Webb’s new headquarters receives a prestigious international sustainability award.
New AIA Tool Tracks Energy Reduction in Firms New AIA Tool Tracks Energy Reduction in Firms
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The carbon neutrality goal could be futile without an implantation plan or a tool to measure the building industry’s progress; the AIA is fixing this.
American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne An inside look at how American Clay began and how this is just the beginning of their niche in the industry.
The Aesthetics of Solar Technology The Aesthetics of Solar Technology
A discussion on how builders can improve the visual appeal of their solar installations.
Is DEVap A/C the Future of Energy Efficient Cooling? Is DEVap A/C the Future of Energy Efficient Cooling?
By Bill Scanlon, NREL NREL has invented a new air conditioning process with the potential of using 50 percent to 90 percent less energy than today's top-of-the-line units.
Dispatches from AIA 2010 Dispatches from AIA 2010
By Michelle Farrell, IES Integrated Environmental Solutions' Michelle Farrell provides feedback on this year's American Institute of Architects Convention Exhibit hall.
Green Building Manager on how to Future-Proof Your Portfolio Green Building Manager on how to Future-Proof Your Portfolio
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne Find out why Nils Noak, Green Building Manager for the Deutsche Bank’s newly renovated Twin Towers, sees green building as a money maker.
AIA Annual Convention Revolves around Design for New Decade AIA Annual Convention Revolves around Design for New Decade
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Attendees will soon head to the AIA National Convention, where both environmental and social aspects of design for the next decade will be evaluated.
A VP and a Director – Profile Spotlight on William Worthen A VP and a Director – Profile Spotlight on William Worthen
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne Read about what the AIA’s new Director, Resource Architect for Sustainability finds most rewarding about his position in the industry.
AIA's Top Ten COTE Projects to be Honored AIA's Top Ten COTE Projects to be Honored
By AIA These COTE Top Ten Green Projects will be honored at the upcoming AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition in Miami.
The LEED Forest Certification Debate: Where Do You Stand? The LEED Forest Certification Debate: Where Do You Stand?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Changes to the LEED Certification for Materials and Resource credits specific to wood are fast approaching, and it’s not too late to weigh in.
SOLAR 2010 Heats up Phoenix SOLAR 2010 Heats up Phoenix
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A look at what attendees can expect to see at SOLAR 2010 this week.
Details on NREL's Quest to Net Zero in new RSF Building Details on NREL's Quest to Net Zero in new RSF Building
By Bill Scanlon, NREL Challenges in erecting the largest net-zero-energy office building in the world.
Founder Reflects in 40 Years of Earth Day Founder Reflects in 40 Years of Earth Day
By NREL Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes discusses his optimism surrounding renewable energy even after 30 years in the industry.
Germany Green Building Tour Part 2 Germany Green Building Tour Part 2
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The highlights from ConnectPress Editor Lauren Browne’s trip to Germany.
Hydro-Quebec Makes the Move to 3D Design Hydro-Quebec Makes the Move to 3D Design
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Project lead Emmanuel Boivin-Moreau discusses how the implementation of 3D design software CATIA has helped Hydro-Quebec.
Success Story about Green Building Designed by SERA Success Story about Green Building Designed by SERA
Case Study by Ideate, Inc. Read a success story on how Ideate, Inc. assisted SERA Architects in designing the Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, a tribute to sustainable design.
The Best is Yet to Come: Upcoming Green Building Tour The Best is Yet to Come: Upcoming Green Building Tour
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Get ready to hear about how Germany’s green buildings, the policies associated, and sustainable design priorities are a good example to follow.
Alternative Energy in the AEC Space Alternative Energy in the AEC Space
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Learn about how the building industry and alternative energy play a large role in a clean energy future.
2010 Alternative Energy Industry Spotlight 2010 Alternative Energy Industry Spotlight
Compiled by ConnectPress ConnectPress presents a collection of articles on types of alternative energy used in buildings, the role of software and more.
El Paso's Liveable City Sustainability Plan El Paso's Liveable City Sustainability Plan
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor El Paso has laid the framework for its sustainability plan, which will make it an example of sustainability if implemented.
Predictions for 2010 Green Building Trends Predictions for 2010 Green Building Trends
By Sean Penrith, Executive Director of Earth Advantage Institute Sean Penrith of Earth Advantage Institute identifies his top 10 green building trends for 2010.
Solar Industry Predictions Solar Industry Predictions
A brief overview of solar technology and the possibilities of where the industry could be headed.
A Look Back at NREL Achievements in 2009 A Look Back at NREL Achievements in 2009
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Read what NREL did in 2009 to help advance alternative energy and energy efficiency.
Draft One of IGCC to be Released Soon Draft One of IGCC to be Released Soon
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Sustainable and green design will no longer be a choice, but mandatory under the International Green Construction Code releasing soon.
USGBC Top 10 List of Green Building Bills USGBC Top 10 List of Green Building Bills
By USGBC Read about the two top 10 lists of House and Senate legislation that advances green building, as named by the USGBC.
Energy Company Sees the Brightside of Solar Power Energy Company Sees the Brightside of Solar Power
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Puget Sound Energy has seen significant growth in the adoption of solar power, despite the recent economic problems.
Greensburg, Kansas Lives Up to it Name Greensburg, Kansas Lives Up to it Name
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor When tragedy struck and left a town with nothing but rubble, city leaders and residents rebuilt it to be a model of a sustainable, green town.
Are Electrochromic Windows the Future? Are Electrochromic Windows the Future?
By Joe Verrengia, NREL NREL researchers are trying to do the high-tech equivalent of putting sunglasses on buildings with a new generation of insulated "dynamic windows."
Autodesk Initiates the Retrofitting Conversation Autodesk Initiates the Retrofitting Conversation
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk’s game, RetroFits, mixes education and fun with the hopes of spreading the word about greening existing buildings.
CFD Allows for More Comprehensive, Energy Efficient Design CFD Allows for More Comprehensive, Energy Efficient Design
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor By using CFdesign, architects can make positive design changes early on in their Revit and MicroStation models.
2010 Analysis and Simulation Industry Spotlight 2010 Analysis and Simulation Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress ConnectPress presents an update on the latest developments in analysis and simulation in this collection of articles.
Sandia Labs Opens New Doors with Micro Solar Cells Sandia Labs Opens New Doors with Micro Solar Cells
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Newly developed solar cells open up broad applications for builders and makers of consumer products.
Greening the Streets Greening the Streets
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Two green building industry architects give insight into how to make green building mainstream.
A Case Study on Building Energy Simulation from Day One A Case Study on Building Energy Simulation from Day One
Submitted by IES Many buildings have energy efficiency aspects in the concept designs, but seldom are the concepts fully analyzed at the initial design stages.
Read What it Takes to Create the World’s Greenest Building Read What it Takes to Create the World’s Greenest Building
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The world’s greenest building boasts energy saving features like thermal storage, solar power, displacement ventilation, and… that’s just the beginning.
The Downside of the Green Building Products Boom The Downside of the Green Building Products Boom
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Green building may be the way of the future, but learn about the backlash of greenwashing and how it’s causing confusion in the industry.
An Old Concept in a New Building An Old Concept in a New Building
By Heather Lammers, NREL A NREL building is designed with energy saving features like precast exterior panels to help maintain the temperature of the building's interior.
Analysis Solutions Further Support Sustainability Analysis Solutions Further Support Sustainability
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Learn about the latest enhancements in analysis and simulation solutions such as Autodesk Green Building Studio, Bentley Hevacomp and IES products.
Check Out the Exhibitors at this Year’s Greenbuild Check Out the Exhibitors at this Year’s Greenbuild
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor This year’s Greenbuild conference had a variety of exhibitors … read up on our favorites.
A Recap of the Keynote at Greenbuild 2009 A Recap of the Keynote at Greenbuild 2009
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor At this year’s opening plenary session, Al Gore gave an inspiration speech on leading the charge to bringing green building to Main Street.
Do Green Roofs Benefits Outweigh the Costs? Do Green Roofs Benefits Outweigh the Costs?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Green roofs are catching on in many cities and new construction, but will it ever be considered mainstream?
Greenbuild 2009 Kicks off in Just One Day Greenbuild 2009 Kicks off in Just One Day
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor A preview of this year’s most exciting events at Greenbuild 2009.
Conference Addresses Challenges in Greening Displays Conference Addresses Challenges in Greening Displays
By Chris Chinnock, Insight Media Insight Media's Green Display Expo receives positive feedback on greening up displays and making changes to the industry.
Find Out the Core to Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Building Find Out the Core to Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Building
By Dr. Don McLean, Founder and Managing Director, IES Ltd. Founder of IES sheds light on how good design is sustainable design.
EPA Honors Green Building Challenge Winners EPA Honors Green Building Challenge Winners
By EPA The EPA Lifecycle Building Challenge awards recognized student and professional green building designs and projects.
Don’t Miss the 2009 Solar Decathlon Don’t Miss the 2009 Solar Decathlon
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor This year, 20 teams compete for the championship title in the Solar Decathlon to display the most innovative and effective solar homes.
Countdown Begins to First Ever Green Display Expo Countdown Begins to First Ever Green Display Expo
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor Get a glimpse of the upcoming Green Display Expo taking place at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 27, 2009.
Growing the Green Jobs Market Growing the Green Jobs Market
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Representatives from government agencies, private industry and academia discuss how organizations can help expand the green jobs market.
PLM As an Enterprise Technology PLM As an Enterprise Technology
A Webinar by Andreas Lindenthal of Metafore The webinar focuses on price points for PDM and PLM and offers three approaches for moving from PDM to PLM, plus includes a Q & A session.
Sustainable Design: Transitioning from Trend to Norm Sustainable Design: Transitioning from Trend to Norm
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor With sustainable design gaining ground, it’s not yet the norm, but it’s definitely more than a trend.
ThinkStation – As Green As It Gets ThinkStation – As Green As It Gets
By Lenovo As part of Lenovo’s commitment to environmental sustainability all of the new ThinkStations are made from up to 50 percent recycled plastics.
Ecobuild® America Brings in New Conference Ecobuild® America Brings in New Conference
By Ecobuild America A new conference co-located at the event, The National High Performance Building Conference, will also be taking place Dec. 7-10 in Washington, DC.
Greening Today's Products Greening Today's Products
By Aberdeen Group Aberdeen's research suggests that Green doesn't have to be a burden, but often requires taking a different view of innovation.
Live Simulcast of CPDA PLM Road Map Keynote Live Simulcast of CPDA PLM Road Map Keynote
By CPDA Mentor Graphics CEO Dr. Walter Rhines discusses how the MCAD and AEC arena’s can learn from 40 years of ECAD development.
2009 Sustainable Design Industry Spotlight 2009 Sustainable Design Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress Just in! Check out this insightful selection of articles on sustainable design.
Rapid Manufacturing: A Future for the Building Industry? Rapid Manufacturing: A Future for the Building Industry?
By James Gardiner, PhD This research draws on data gained through interviews and factory visits with leaders in automated fabrication in the construction industries.
Examples of Turning Buildings Green with Solar Power Examples of Turning Buildings Green with Solar Power
By Heather Lammers, NREL Learn about NREL’s Energy Execs program and several green building projects.
The Path to Leaner, Greener Operations The Path to Leaner, Greener Operations
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Andrew Winston, author of the upcoming book "Green Recovery," shares his tips for making day-to-day operations more efficient.
Installing Cool Roofs Reduces Global Warming Effects Installing Cool Roofs Reduces Global Warming Effects
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Secretary Chu jump started thoughts on the benefits of cool roofs, and there’s no doubting that cool roofs can help wane the effects of global warming.
The SD300: 3D Printing for Less than $10,000 The SD300: 3D Printing for Less than $10,000
By John Myers, ConnectPress editor A profile of Solido’s SD300, the latest in a continuing trend of smaller 3D printers that cost under $10,000.
The Business Benefits of Sustainability The Business Benefits of Sustainability
By Terry D. Bennett, PLS, LLS, LPF, LEED AP In the final of a 3-part series: explore the business benefits of incorporating more sustainable design practices.
2009 Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Industry Spotlight 2009 Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress Just in! This informative report features a series of articles on the latest in the rapid prototyping industry.
Choosing the Best Prototyping Process Choosing the Best Prototyping Process
By Proto Labs, Inc. USA. As prototyping processes continue to evolve, product designers must determine what process or technology is best for their application.
Z Corporation Weighs in on 3D Printing Trends in the AEC Z Corporation Weighs in on 3D Printing Trends in the AEC
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor More about progress in the AEC industry from Z Corp’s Olimpio DeMarco.
Faster Prototypes Fosters Big Changes in Industry Faster Prototypes Fosters Big Changes in Industry
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor The rapid prototyping industry is undergoing a period of dramatic change; find out more in this feature on the state of the industry.
3D Prototypes in a Flash 3D Prototypes in a Flash
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor 3D Systems launches its new V-Flash desktop modeler priced under $10,000.
The uPrint Opens New Doors for CAD Users The uPrint Opens New Doors for CAD Users
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Dimension 3D Printing’s latest 3D Printer makes 3D printing more accessible by bringing it to the desktop.
3D Printing Progresses in the AEC Community 3D Printing Progresses in the AEC Community
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Despite interoperability challenges and pricing 3D printing continues to expand in the AEC industry.
3D Printing Helps Extend Leadership 3D Printing Helps Extend Leadership
A Case Study by Z Corporation See how Ramboll makes the words, blueprints and pictures behind the designs vivid, memorable and compelling in the minds of prospective clients.
NY Architecture Firm Shaves Months Off Model-Building Time NY Architecture Firm Shaves Months Off Model-Building Time
By Objet Geometries Ltd. After in depth research on eight different systems, Rietveld Architects selected the Eden350™ from Objet Geometries.
Sustainable Analysis Tools for Every Level Sustainable Analysis Tools for Every Level
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor With updates and new software announced, IES has many tools to aid designers in the increasing need to quantify the sustainability of their models.
Firm Designs Project Sustainably from Day One Firm Designs Project Sustainably from Day One
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor With a clear goal of designing green from the beginning, Ross Barney Architects achieved LEED platinum certification and a COTE top ten award.
Eco-Friendly Materials for Your Bed & Bath Remodel Eco-Friendly Materials for Your Bed & Bath Remodel
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor There are many options to choose from when it comes to a green makeover.
Sustainability is not Just for Buildings Sustainability is not Just for Buildings
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Building and transportation go hand in hand when working towards the goal of sustainability.
Making the Case for Sustainable Business Practices Making the Case for Sustainable Business Practices
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Pam Gordon and her company, Technology Forecasters, have spent the last eight years making the case for better, greener business decisions.
Is There Hope for a Construction Recovery? Is There Hope for a Construction Recovery?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor There are still plenty of ups and downs to look forward to in the construction industry.
BIM and Sustainable Approaches BIM and Sustainable Approaches
By Terry D. Bennett, PLS, LLS, LPF, LEED AP In the 2nd of a 3-part series: details about how adoption of BIM enables sustainable outcomes in several key aspects of civil engineering design.
Are You Up to Code? Are You Up to Code?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor With sustainable design on the rise, compliance codes could get stricter too.
Reclaiming Recycled Natural Gas Pipe for Green Building Reclaiming Recycled Natural Gas Pipe for Green Building
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL's quest to create the most energy efficient and "green" office building using recycled natural gas pipes.
Sustainability and Civil Engineering Sustainability and Civil Engineering
By Terry D. Bennett, PLS, LLS, LPF, LEED AP In the 1st of a 3-part series: processes and technologies to improve how we design, build, operate, and maintain our constructed physical environment.
Green Renovation at Autodesk’s One Market Green Renovation at Autodesk’s One Market
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk uses Revit to renovate its One Market building, and incorporates sustainable design, earning the building a LEED Platinum certification.
Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings
By Solar Electric Power Association The report highlights utilities in the United States who are leading integration of solar electricity into the grid.
What Makes a Product Green? What Makes a Product Green?
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor A breakdown of how sustainable materials are defined by three prominent environmental organizations.
Labyrinth to Store Energy in Basement for Later Use Labyrinth to Store Energy in Basement for Later Use
By George Douglas, NREL The NREL is working on an innovative building project that will trap heat in an underground labyrinth beneath the structure.
DOE Revisits Energy Efficiency Standards DOE Revisits Energy Efficiency Standards
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor After nearly a two-year long fight, state and local groups have convinced the DOE to revisit its energy efficiency standards for furnaces and boilers.
Sustainability and BIM as One Sustainability and BIM as One
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor BIM and sustainable design can have a symbiotic relationship…if you let them.
Schott Solar Lights up Albuquerque Schott Solar Lights up Albuquerque
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Schott Solar has completed a groundbreaking new solar plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Wise Design Choices with SageGlass Wise Design Choices with SageGlass
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor SageGlass provides an office building with a revolutionary solution to their need for available light while simultaneously minimizing solar gain.
Handle Larger Projects While Satisfying Creative Impulses Handle Larger Projects While Satisfying Creative Impulses
A Case Study by Autodesk New Zealand’s ArcHaus used Autodesk Revit Architecture and 3ds Max to create larger, more sustainable building projects.
Reducing Your Waste and Carbon Footprint Reducing Your Waste and Carbon Footprint
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Autodesk‘s Jason Pratt explains how architectural firms can reduce their carbon footprint and waste production in day-to-day business practices.
Incorporating Analysis Tools into Sustainable Design Incorporating Analysis Tools into Sustainable Design
A Case Study by IES This case study describes how KlingStubbins uses IES’ design tools to conquer the challenge of sustainable design.
The Revitalization of Urban Infrastructure The Revitalization of Urban Infrastructure
Terry Bennett LEED AP explains how old infrastructure projects can be retrofitted using the latest building design technology.
SHW Breaks Ground on Brookhaven College Project SHW Breaks Ground on Brookhaven College Project
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Project Architect Eric Miller discusses some of the sustainable design techniques implemented in a new building for Brookhaven College.
Group Discounts for Community Solar Installations Group Discounts for Community Solar Installations
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor One Block Off the Grid works to make purchasing solar for your home affordable.
Autodesk Walks the Walk Autodesk Walks the Walk
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk demonstrates the capability of its software in their newly built AEC headquarters.
Bentley Takes Green Design to the Next Level Bentley Takes Green Design to the Next Level
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Find out about the launch of Bentley Systems line of software products to enhance sustainable design.
Gathering Together for Better Design Gathering Together for Better Design
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A preview of the upcoming Design and Sustainability symposium at COFES 2009.
Better Building with BIM Better Building with BIM
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Autodesk Technical Representative John Boehms discusses how users can implement BIM to improve their green building projects.
Sustainable Products for Sustainable Projects Sustainable Products for Sustainable Projects
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Find ways to improve the sustainability of your building project by using environmentally friendly materials.
Bringing Green to the Hotel Industry Bringing Green to the Hotel Industry
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Three experts in the field of green hotel design discuss the challenges of their field.
Energy Innovation Needs Federal Funding Energy Innovation Needs Federal Funding
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Writer Brookings Institution releases report calling for collaborative research centers to drive energy technology development and marketing.
Transwestern Takes Sustainable Design Nationwide Transwestern Takes Sustainable Design Nationwide
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor A commercial real estate development firm implements green building on a national scale.
ASES Report Predicts Green Collar Job Market Boom ASES Report Predicts Green Collar Job Market Boom
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Writer Renewable energy and energy efficiency work predicted to grow dramatically regardless of what happens with current economic crisis.
True Green Textiles True Green Textiles
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Find out how green textiles can improve green projects.
Incentives for Going Green Incentives for Going Green
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Find out what benefits United States Green Building Council (USGBC) member organizations receive.
CERL Advances Green Design of U.S. Army CERL Advances Green Design of U.S. Army
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor The latest green design developments at the Fort Bragg military installation.
IES Makes Designing Green Easy IES Makes Designing Green Easy
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Integrated Environmental Solutions offers sustainable design tools for all types of architects and designers.
BIM and Sustainable Design for Civil Engineers BIM and Sustainable Design for Civil Engineers
By Adam Strafaci, Autodesk Adam Stafaci of Autodesk discusses how civil engineers can also incorporate sustainable design practices.
Finding Energy in My Back Yard Finding Energy in My Back Yard
By Staci Matlock ConnectPress Staff Writer Online estimator helps predict solar, wind energy capacity.
Recycled Steel Shines Green Recycled Steel Shines Green
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Steel is an excellent green building material because of its recycled content and it also yields reduced emissions.
DOE Offers Helpful Tools for the Sustainable Energy World DOE Offers Helpful Tools for the Sustainable Energy World
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Thanks to the Department of Energy, there are alternative energy tools at our fingertips.
USGBC Will Make Changes in LEED Certification in 2009 USGBC Will Make Changes in LEED Certification in 2009
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor The de facto standard in green building takes steps towards updating its LEED standard.
State Policies for Mandating Green in the Public Sector State Policies for Mandating Green in the Public Sector
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor TAP helps local and state officials with the challenges of green design projects for public properties.
Changes to ENERGY STAR Program Proposed Changes to ENERGY STAR Program Proposed
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor The AAMA seeks upcoming changes to their certification requirements for the DOE and EPA ENERGY STAR program.
American Clay’s Enjarre Mixture Wins LEED Points American Clay’s Enjarre Mixture Wins LEED Points
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Enjarre features cost effectiveness, recyclability and non-waste for green design.
Nature Speaks at AskNature.org Nature Speaks at AskNature.org
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor The Biomimicry Guild has announced the creation of a new website, AskNature.org.
Reducing the Energy Load with Analysis Reducing the Energy Load with Analysis
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Simulation analysis allows users to determine what percentage of power and water a building is using.
Greenbuild 2008 Day 2: Exhibitor Spotlight Greenbuild 2008 Day 2: Exhibitor Spotlight
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor Greenbuild 2008 featured more than 700 exhibitors.
Day 1 Greenbuild 2008: The Green Revolution Begins Day 1 Greenbuild 2008: The Green Revolution Begins
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor ConnectPress updates readers on the opening day of Greenbuild 2008, taking place in Boston, MA.
Glimpse of 2008 AIA Compensation Report Glimpse of 2008 AIA Compensation Report
By The American Institute of Architects The AIA recently published its 2008 AIA Compensation Survey results. Learn more inside.
The Role of BIM in Green Design The Role of BIM in Green Design
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor BIM helps coordinate information for use in building analysis and much more.
ConnectPress Heads to Boston for Greenbuild 2008 ConnectPress Heads to Boston for Greenbuild 2008
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor Stay tuned for updates from the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Boston November 19-21.
Vinyl's Green Side: Vinyl Siding Institute Report Vinyl's Green Side: Vinyl Siding Institute Report
Marilyn Pitts, ConnectPress Editor The Vinyl Siding Institute's white paper, “A Dozen Things You Might Not Know That Make Vinyl Siding Green,” looks at 12 ways that vinyl siding is a sustainable exterior cladding option.
National Standard Key to BIM Future National Standard Key to BIM Future
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Committee works to create open standard for sharing facility life-cycle data and benefiting anyone involved with projects at various stages.
Energy Boost: Revitalizing Tax Credits Energy Boost: Revitalizing Tax Credits
By Marilyn Pitts, ConnectPress Editor The energy extension act is a boost for the renewable energy industry—it extends and enhances numerous tax credits related to energy efficient and renewable energy.
Bentley BIM Tools Go Beyond Buildings Bentley BIM Tools Go Beyond Buildings
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Engineering giant CH2M Hill and partners use MicroStation to save salmon.
The Wide World of BIM The Wide World of BIM
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer With BIM, AECO teams can view and change digital models early in the process.
Making the Case for Parallel Models Making the Case for Parallel Models
By Viktor Bullain, Director of Customer Implementations, Vico Software Vico Software’s Director of Customer Implementations identifies seven different BIM use cases and how BIM can benefit projects.
2008 Building Information Modeling Roundup 2008 Building Information Modeling Roundup
By ConnectPress What is BIM? Learn all about it in this informative collection of articles.
Interoperability Orchestrates BIM Interoperability Orchestrates BIM
By Mark Sawyer, CEO, Vico Software Find out why interoperability is key in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how Vico Software addresses this.
Purpose Built for BIM Purpose Built for BIM
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Learn about the latest picks in Building Information Modeling tools that integrate with the Autodesk Revit suite of products.
BIMStorm Planned At EcoBuild Fall in D.C. BIMStorm Planned At EcoBuild Fall in D.C.
By Staci Matlock ConnectPress Staff Writer ONUMA, Inc. uses interactive BIMStorm to teach building professionals the collaborative advantages of BIM in real time.
Growing with BIM: Burt Hill’s Decade-Plus Learning Curve Growing with BIM: Burt Hill’s Decade-Plus Learning Curve
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Burt Hill’s Director of Research Mark Dietrick talks about the international A/E firm’s decade-long fine-tuning of BIM to fit the company’s specific needs.
Planning for Green Efficiency: IES’ VE Software Planning for Green Efficiency: IES’ VE Software
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer IES' VE (Virtual Environment) software packages address a variety of sustainable building challenges.
Flomerics EFD Lab v. 9 Features New Parallel Solver Flomerics EFD Lab v. 9 Features New Parallel Solver
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor User input guides new product release of EFD Lab with focus on performance and usability.
BIM Adoption – Catalyzed by Industry Trends BIM Adoption – Catalyzed by Industry Trends
Erin Hoffer and Brad Horst discuss key trends driving BIM adoption, the role of Revit Architecture and even offer a few tips on transitioning to BIM.
LEED Certification – What’s It All About? LEED Certification – What’s It All About?
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress writer Greater energy and water efficiency plus other green qualities characterize buildings designed and built according to LEED standards.
Greener Counties: AIA Report Looks at Sustainability Leaders Greener Counties: AIA Report Looks at Sustainability Leaders
By Marilyn Pitts The AIA's Local Leaders in Sustainability: Green Counties looks at what counties are doing to encourage and development green building programs.
Knowing Your Stuff Knowing Your Stuff
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Learn about some of the certification programs for green building and solar professionals.
2008 Green Building Standards and Certification Roundup 2008 Green Building Standards and Certification Roundup
Compiled by ConnectPress Staff This special report looks at how leaders in the industry are developing and fulfilling certification and standard requirements.
Green Acronym Soup: Certification and Standards Green Acronym Soup: Certification and Standards
By Marilyn Pitts From LEED to Green Globes to ISO, ASHRAE and NABCEP, ConnectPress looks at green building standards and certification acronyms and “green” titles.
AIA Report Looks at Green County Sustainability Leaders AIA Report Looks at Green County Sustainability Leaders
By Marilyn Pitts AIA's "Local Leaders in Sustainability: Green Counties" documents the spread of green building programs and explores best practices.
Turning Green: Santa Fe, NM Reenergizes Building Codes Turning Green: Santa Fe, NM Reenergizes Building Codes
By Staci Matlock, Connect Press Staff Writer Santa Fe, N.M., is evaluating how it can make its existing building codes more green.
Flow Analysis – Not Just for Rocket Engines Flow Analysis – Not Just for Rocket Engines
Submitted by Flomerics This case study explains the potential of Engineering Fluid Dynamics to help companies create better products.
Surviving the Green Building Certification Maze Surviving the Green Building Certification Maze
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer This review looks at the major green building certification systems, their costs and how they stack up to each other.
Encouraging Green Incentives: AIA’s Sustainability Report Encouraging Green Incentives: AIA’s Sustainability Report
by Marilyn Pitts The AIA’s report on state and local government incentives to boost green building looks at barriers and highlights successful implementation.
Porchscapes-Tomorrow’s Greener Neighborhood Porchscapes-Tomorrow’s Greener Neighborhood
By Staci Matlock ConnectPress Staff Writer Porchscapes, a Low Impact Development and a pilot LEED-ND project, is a 10-acre housing development design for Habitat for Humanity in Arkansas.
Top Green States Regulate LEED Standards Top Green States Regulate LEED Standards
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress writer New projects must meet the EPA Energy Star Cool Roof program along with meeting basic LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.
Integrated Environmental Solutions: Interpreting Performance Integrated Environmental Solutions: Interpreting Performance
by Kevin Settlemyre, IES Associate Director Interpreting Performance Analysis Results, which is another way of saying – “stepping into the numbers” to not only understand what they mean, but which ones are important.
Tthe Economics of LEED-EB: A White Paper Looks at the Costs
Leonardo Academy’s white paper reveals that there are many low-cost and no-cost sustainability actions for existing buildings.
TBG Designs Stormwater Pond, LED-Lit Fountain TBG Designs Stormwater Pond, LED-Lit Fountain
By Staci Matlock Company works with city on environmentally-friendly measure in highly-interactive 54-acre park.
Sustaining Infrastructure: a Bentley White Paper Sustaining Infrastructure: a Bentley White Paper
By A.B. Cleveland, Jr., Senior Vice President, Bentley’s Applied Research Group Bentley users contribute to global sustainability today.
How PPAs are Changing the PV Value Chain How PPAs are Changing the PV Value Chain
By Jon Guice, Ph.D., Greentech Media, and John D.H. King MS, MBA, Greentech Media In 2009, PPA will be established as the standard way that American businesses pay for on-site green power.
Software Solutions for Architects, Engineers and Owners Software Solutions for Architects, Engineers and Owners
By Staci Matlock ConnectPress Staff Writer The magic year is 2025. That's the year the U.S. Department of Energy has set as the goal for creating zero-energy buildings.
Banking on Solar: A Passive Solar Energy Basics Primer Banking on Solar: A Passive Solar Energy Basics Primer
By Marilyn Pitts This primer covers passive solar design basics and discusses how building orientation, structure materials and lighting can yield energy savings.
2008 Solar Energy Design Roundup 2008 Solar Energy Design Roundup
By ConnectPress Here is a special collection of articles KEEPING YOU INFORMED about Solar Energy Design, including the latest tools and trends in passive solar.
NavisWorks 2009 NavisWorks 2009
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Senior Editor An interview with Autodesk Director of NavisWorks Business Line Peter Thompson on what's new in NavisWorks 2009 and its role in BIM.
Quest for the Passive: Saving Energy in New Mexico Quest for the Passive: Saving Energy in New Mexico
By Staci Matlock A Passive House in New Mexico draws on German-developed building design to use 10% of the energy required by a conventional home for heat.
MicroStation Mania: BE Conference 2008 Coming Soon! MicroStation Mania: BE Conference 2008 Coming Soon!
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Bentley Systems annual user conference hits Baltimore next week. Get a glimpse of what's new this year and stay tuned for daily coverage too!
Green Focus: NAHB’s Annual Green Building Conference Green Focus: NAHB’s Annual Green Building Conference
By Marilyn Pitts The 10th annual NAHB National Green Building Conference focused on green building for the residential building and remodeling industry.
Ecology Meets Technology: Ecobuild America Ecology Meets Technology: Ecobuild America
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Ecology meets technology at the annual combined Ecobuild America and AEC-Science and Technology Conference and Expo in Anaheim, Calif. from May 19-22.
Incorporating Green: A Preview of the 2008 AIA Convention Incorporating Green: A Preview of the 2008 AIA Convention
By Marilyn Pitts There are plenty of opportunities to check out the latest in green building design and products at the AIA 2008 Convention in Boston this week.
Avalanche Causes City to Crunch Down on Energy Avalanche Causes City to Crunch Down on Energy
Find out how a town facing a fivefold increase in utility expenses powers down in this feature we found interesting by the Associated Press.
Greening Southern California: The 2008 AltBuild Expo Greening Southern California: The 2008 AltBuild Expo
By Marilyn Pitts Thousands attended the recent 5th Annual Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo (AltBuild) in Santa Monica, Calif.
Best in Green: AIA's 2008 Top Ten Green Projects Best in Green: AIA's 2008 Top Ten Green Projects
By The American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects has announced its top 10 examples of sustainable architecture for 2008.
Celebrating Earth Day in the AEC Celebrating Earth Day in the AEC
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Learn about some of the events taking place for Earth Day for planners, builders, designers and urban thinkers such as the 2008 EcoCity World Summit.
Open to Change: New York Institute of Tech’s Solar Home Open to Change: New York Institute of Tech’s Solar Home
By Marilyn Pitts NYIT's 2007 Solar Decathlon solar home entry--OPEN House--is designed to extends beyond its physical walls.
Eying Solar Energy Eying Solar Energy
By Marilyn Pitts One component of energy analysis is evaluation of potential solar electric power system usage and assessment of passive solar energy.
Autodesk Expands Energy Analysis Portfolio Autodesk Expands Energy Analysis Portfolio
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Get details about how the acquisition of Carmel Software products will impact Autodesk and its customers.
Energy Analysis Tools Boost Efficiencies Energy Analysis Tools Boost Efficiencies
By ConnectPress Staff Writers Learn about some of the options for determining a building's total energy use.
2008 Energy Analysis Roundup 2008 Energy Analysis Roundup
By ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to present this special report on energy analysis, including a Vendor’s directory.
Recycled Energy Development Recycled Energy Development
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Find out how the company RED, founded by Thomas Casten, helps manufacturing companies capture and reuse waste energy from manufacturing processes.
Going for the Environment: Lawrence's ALOeTERRA Going for the Environment: Lawrence's ALOeTERRA
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Technological University Lawrence Technological University's 2007 Solar Decathlon entry combines solar design with recycled materials.
Chartwell School Goes Platinum Chartwell School Goes Platinum
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Find out how the commitment to build the best learning environment lead Chartwell School to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
Architecture 2030 Architecture 2030
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Learn about New Mexico architect Edward Mazria's proposal to make all new buildings carbon neutral by 2030.
Sea Level Rise Viewed With Digital Flood Map Sea Level Rise Viewed With Digital Flood Map
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress A bird’s eye view of flooded cities to help make the potential impact of sea level rise resonate with people.
Arup Australia Makes Out Big With BIM Arup Australia Makes Out Big With BIM
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Read about the BIM project that landed Arup a BE Award.
Case Study: Burt Hill Analyze Building Performance Case Study: Burt Hill Analyze Building Performance
By Integrated Environmental Solutions Learn how Burt Hill used Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) Virtual Environment software alongside Autodesk Revit for building performance analysis.
Harnessing the Sun: Georgia Tech's Solar Home Harnessing the Sun: Georgia Tech's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Georgia Institute of Technology The Georgia Institute of Technology’s 2007 Solar Decathlon House design was inspired by a desire to build a structure of light.
Focus on Flexibility: Cornell's Solar House Focus on Flexibility: Cornell's Solar House
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Cornell University Flexibility and energy-efficient design were the focal points of Cornell University’s solar home entry in the 2007 Solar Decathlon.
On-going Solar Design: University of Missouri-Rolla House On-going Solar Design: University of Missouri-Rolla House
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Missouri-Rolla The University of Missouri-Rolla has the distinction of being a three-time Solar Decathlon entrant.
Producing Green: A Look at Today's Manufacturing Industry Producing Green: A Look at Today's Manufacturing Industry
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer ConnectPress takes a look at what the manufacturing industry is doing to "green up" its act--in processes, products, recycling and building design.
Year-round Comfort: Team Montréal's Solar Home Year-round Comfort: Team Montréal's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Team Montréal For Team Montréal, designing a solar home that would work well in very cold climates was a major focus of its 2007 Solar Decathlon entry.
Design American-Style: U of Madrid's Solar Home Design American-Style: U of Madrid's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid For the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, design aesthetics and functionality that appealed to the American consumer were a Solar Decathlon priority.
Cell Design: Universidad de Puerto Rico's Solar Home Cell Design: Universidad de Puerto Rico's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Universidad de Puerto Rico For the Universidad de Puerto Rico, the basics of nature—specifically a single cell—served as the inspiration for its 2007 Solar Decathlon entry.
Doubling Design: Penn State's MorningStar Home Doubling Design: Penn State's MorningStar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Pennsylvania State University The solar home's technical core is shipped to the home's location, and locally available "materials of opportunity" are then used to complete the home.
Building on Tradition: MIT's Solar7 Home Building on Tradition: MIT's Solar7 Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Although this is MIT's first Solar Decathlon entry, MIT has been working on solar home design since the 1930s.
Going Tubular: University of Cincinnati’s Solar Home Going Tubular: University of Cincinnati’s Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Cincinnati The Cincinnati team's design features PV panels integrated into the roof and an outer wall of evacuated tube solar thermal collector arrays.
Plug n' Play Design: Carnegie Mellon's Solar Home Plug n' Play Design: Carnegie Mellon's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon's Solar Decathlon entry is designed to optimize plug n' play design flexibility.
Mobile Solar: The Kansas Project Solar House Mobile Solar: The Kansas Project Solar House
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Kansas and Kansas State University The Kansas Project House fits in one truck for transport and can be quickly assembled within hours.
Green CORE: University of Colorado at Boulder's Home Green CORE: University of Colorado at Boulder's Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Colorado at Boulder The University of Colorado at Boulder team’s “CORE” concept is based on a prefabricated and customizable central core.
Spreading Green: Texas A&M's GroHome System Spreading Green: Texas A&M's GroHome System
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Texas A&M University Texas A&M University applied the open source concept used in the software community to its solar home design at the 2007 Solar Decathlon.
Green Comfort: University of Illinois' Elementhouse Green Comfort: University of Illinois' Elementhouse
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Comfort and affordability are the cornerstones of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s entry in this year’s 2007 Solar Decathlon.
Flomerics: CFD for More Than Just Analysts Flomerics: CFD for More Than Just Analysts
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Flomerics has been offering CFD tools for almost 20 years; find out more in this feature story.
Flomerics/Cadence Solution Helps Cisco Develop Switch Flomerics/Cadence Solution Helps Cisco Develop Switch
Submitted by Flomerics In this case study from Flomerics, Cisco makers of switches for optical networking use CFD tools to solve a difficult airflow problem.
Design With Purpose: SCU's Ripple Home Design With Purpose: SCU's Ripple Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Santa Clara University First-time Solar Decathlon entrant Santa Clara University overcame obstacles and garnered a third-place win with its California-inspired design.
Natural Design: University of Maryland's LEAFHouse Natural Design: University of Maryland's LEAFHouse
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Maryland The University of Maryland drew inspiration for its solar home from the leaf, and gathered top honors and second place in the 2007 Solar Decathlon.
Solar Star: Germany's Winning Solar Decathlon Home Solar Star: Germany's Winning Solar Decathlon Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Technische Universität Darmstadt Technische Universität Darmstadt showcased German technologies and materials in its solar house, including German oak.
Winning Solar: The 2007 Solar Decathlon Results Winning Solar: The 2007 Solar Decathlon Results
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy At this year’s 2007 Solar Decathlon, Germany’s Technische Universität Darmstadt took the highest honors.
Aiming for the Sun: The 2007 Solar Decathlon Entries Aiming for the Sun: The 2007 Solar Decathlon Entries
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy The 2007 Solar Decathlon is now underway at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with 20 universities competing.
Sheet Metal Soars Sheet Metal Soars
By Kirsten Fox From architectural design and mechanical contracting to aeronautical production--it's everywhere.
Footprints: Progress in Large-Format Printing Footprints: Progress in Large-Format Printing
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what the spokespersons for the top printer companies are saying about the market. Also get a preview of some of the latest large-format printers.
Top 10 Trends Top 10 Trends
Submitted by Océ See how the changes of technical document workflow of the AEC is affecting the reprographics industry.
RiverQuest's Explorer: A Boat with LEED Appeal RiverQuest's Explorer: A Boat with LEED Appeal
Compiled from information provided by RiverQuest RiverQuest's Explorer is a passenger vessel that incorporates LEED "green" features and a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system.
Driving Green: A Look at 2007 Auto Show Offerings, Part III Driving Green: A Look at 2007 Auto Show Offerings, Part III
By Marilyn Pitts Hybrid concept sports cars were grabbing attention in the energy-efficiency sector at last month's North American International Auto Show.
Discovering Green: Great Web Sites to Check Out, Part III Discovering Green: Great Web Sites to Check Out, Part III
By Marilyn Pitts Become more 'green' savvy this year by checking out Web sites that provide loads of information on green building and alternative energy.
Discovering Green: Great Web Sites to Check Out, Part II Discovering Green: Great Web Sites to Check Out, Part II
By Marilyn Pitts Become more 'green' savvy this year by checking out Web sites that provide loads of information on green building and alternative energy.
Discovering Green: Great Web Sites to Check Out, Part I Discovering Green: Great Web Sites to Check Out, Part I
By Marilyn Pitts Become more 'green' savvy this year by checking out Web sites that provide loads of information on green building and alternative energy.
Greening the Holiday Greening the Holiday
By Marilyn Pitts Take a look at a sampling of some of the green gifts readers wouldn’t mind finding under the tree this holiday.
Highlights from 2006 Autodesk University Highlights from 2006 Autodesk University
By Rita Stange and John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writers. Couldn't make it to the recent Autodesk University in Las Vegas? Don't worry. We have all the hottest news from this year's show!
Protect Your Company from Software Piracy Protect Your Company from Software Piracy
Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Software piracy becomes big news when a California man was sentenced to seven years for peddling up to $20 million worth of bootleg CAD software.
The Next Acrobat 3D The Next Acrobat 3D
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer. Get ready to check out all the latest info on one of the hottest tools for CAD users.
Helpful guide available Helpful guide available
By Karl F. Moffatt - ConnectPress Staff Writer Architectural CAD software users now have a powerful ally in the fight to convince skeptics in the construction industry to adopt 3D modeling.
Competition to Produce Future Engineers Competition to Produce Future Engineers
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Students explore the design and development of energy-efficient, pollution-free cities of tomorrow.
Future Solar: A Look at a New Greenpeace/EPIA Report Future Solar: A Look at a New Greenpeace/EPIA Report
Compiled from information provided by Greenpeace International The solar electricity market is booming, according to a new report, “Solar Generation III,” published by Greenpeace International and the EPIA.
Insuring Green Insuring Green
Compiled from information provided by Ceres New insurance activities, such as 'green' building credits and incentives, are emerging to tackle the causes of climate change, according to a new report.
Sustainable Design Moments: AIA Convention Green Notes Sustainable Design Moments: AIA Convention Green Notes
By Marilyn Pitts The recent AIA 2006 National Convention had its green moments including William McDonough's keynote address and sustainable design award winners.
AIA 2006 National Convention: Finding 'Green' at the Show AIA 2006 National Convention: Finding 'Green' at the Show
By Marilyn Pitts Last week's American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition in Los Angeles attracted 24,860 registrants.
BIM – Output BIM – Output
By Nigel Davies Nigel Davies discusses how Building Information Modeling (BIM) can help deliver needed output.
Green Concerns: New Poll Looks at Environment Green Concerns: New Poll Looks at Environment
Information provided by Global Market Insite, Inc. Just in time for Earth Day, a GMIPoll demonstrates that Americans are concerned about the environment and that green practices are gaining in popularity.
Evaluating the EPAct’s Tax Credits Evaluating the EPAct’s Tax Credits
Information provided by Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory A new report released recently by Berkeley Lab takes a critical look at the tax credits provided by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct).
Evaluating Solar: Report About California PV Market,Part III Evaluating Solar: Report About California PV Market,Part III
Information provided by Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report notes a number of major findings regarding the evaluation of PV cost trends in California.
Report from the 2006 NAHB Green Builders Conference Report from the 2006 NAHB Green Builders Conference
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Evaluating Solar: Report About California PV Market, Part II Evaluating Solar: Report About California PV Market, Part II
Information provided by Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report notes a number of major findings regarding the evaluation of PV cost trends in California.
Evaluating Solar: Report Investigates California PV Market Evaluating Solar: Report Investigates California PV Market
Information provided by Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory A recent report from Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory evaluates photovoltaic cost trends in California
Congratulations to Members Who Won Our Membership Contest Congratulations to Members Who Won Our Membership Contest
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Greening the Olympics: Torino Goes for Sustainability Greening the Olympics: Torino Goes for Sustainability
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Ecobuild Federal Exhibitors Show Ecologically-Wise Products Ecobuild Federal Exhibitors Show Ecologically-Wise Products
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Ecobuild Federal Conference Plays to Government Ecobuild Federal Conference Plays to Government
By Peggy Herrington Day 1 of 2: Held in the Washington D. C. Convention Center amid breathtaking panoramic views of D. C.'s skyline, Ecobuild offers 150+ exhibitors.
Virginia Tech Places Fourth in Solar Decathlon Virginia Tech Places Fourth in Solar Decathlon
By Marilyn PItts Virginia Tech walked away with a fourth place ranking at the Solar Decathlon, pulling in first-place wins in the Architecture and Dwell Contests.
Cornell and Cal Poly Place Second and Third in Decathlon Cornell and Cal Poly Place Second and Third in Decathlon
By Marilyn Pitts Cornell University and Cal Poly placed second and third, consecutively, in the recent Solar Decathlon.
Why Do We Need Project Portfolio Management (PPM)? Why Do We Need Project Portfolio Management (PPM)?
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Sustainability in the National Parks--Part V Sustainability in the National Parks--Part V
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Sustainability in the National Parks--Part IV Sustainability in the National Parks--Part IV
By Marilyn Pitts Parks in the National Park System such as Joshua Tree, Yosemite and Glen Canyon utilize solar energy and other sustainable building practices.
Sustainability in the National Parks--Part III Sustainability in the National Parks--Part III
By Marilyn Pitts The National Park System employs “green” policies at parks such as Arches, Canyonlands, the Grand Canyon and Natural Bridges.
Sustainability in the National Parks--Part II, Yellowstone Sustainability in the National Parks--Part II, Yellowstone
By Marilyn Pitts Yellowstone’s two new employee homes in Gardiner, Mon., are the first LEED-certified concessions buildings in any national park.
Sustainability in the National Parks--Part I, Zion Sustainability in the National Parks--Part I, Zion
By Marilyn Pitts Opened in May 2000, the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and Transportation Center was designed to use 70 percent less energy than a typical building.
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U.S. Green Building Council Wins Turner Award U.S. Green Building Council Wins Turner Award
By Marilyn Pitts In just over a decade, the USGBC has grown to become of the most influential forces in the growth of the sustainable building industry.
New Hilton Vancouver Built to be Green New Hilton Vancouver Built to be Green
By Marilyn Pitts The Hilton Vancouver integrates some of the most advanced environmentally friendly features found in the hotel industry today.
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council at 25 The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council at 25
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Winners Announced in Avatech Solutions’ Rendering Contest Winners Announced in Avatech Solutions’ Rendering Contest
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