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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
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