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What 200 Million euros Will Buy in a Renovation What 200 Million euros Will Buy in a Renovation
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor 200 million euros later, Deutsche Bank’s Green Towers will stand tall as an inspiration for green skyscraper renovations.
Klima SolarHaus is a Display of Energy Efficient Living Klima SolarHaus is a Display of Energy Efficient Living
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Passive house apartment building in Berlin demonstrates Germany’s push for energy efficiency.
The Process and Design of the Office of the Future The Process and Design of the Office of the Future
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor NREL’s soon-to-be-completed research facility sets a bench mark for net zero building design.
Germany Green Building Tour Part 1 Germany Green Building Tour Part 1
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor ConnectPress Editor Lauren Browne shares some breathtaking examples of green building from her first days in Germany.
Case Study on Building Using Solar Electric & Solar Thermal Case Study on Building Using Solar Electric & Solar Thermal
A Case Study by Sustainable Energy Partners SEP was hired to manage the process of adding solar Photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal to Mission Plaza building.
Green Building Designed with Civil Engineering in Mind Green Building Designed with Civil Engineering in Mind
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The new Revit-designed civil engineering building at the UMD campus will provide inspiration and serve as an example of innovation to students.
Perkins+Will Set the Bar High with COTE Award Project Perkins+Will Set the Bar High with COTE Award Project
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Learn about the sustainable design techniques implemented in the Platinum LEED Certified and COTE award winning headquarters of Great River Energy.
School Recognized for Sustainable Project School Recognized for Sustainable Project
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A profile of the Chartwell School, a COTE winning entry that combines sustainable design techniques with innovative educational strategies.
AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects
By AIA A glimpse at this year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2009 Committee on the Environment (COTE) award winners.
California Green Living California Green Living
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Three profiles of standout green building projects from the state of California.
Transforming the Building Industry Transforming the Building Industry
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor USGBC founder starts with renovating his own home to gain record-setting LEED certification points.
Latista Software and Clark Construction Latista Software and Clark Construction
By Latista Software Clark Construction completes Washington Nationals' baseball stadium in 23 months by using LATISTA Field software on Motion LE1700 tablet PCs.
Optimizing Water in Desert Design: Cesar Chavez Library Optimizing Water in Desert Design: Cesar Chavez Library
Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Cesar Chavez Library won a 2008 AIA COTE award for its innovative water conservation by employing environmentally responsive architecture.
Going For Green Not LEED: Garthwaite Center Going For Green Not LEED: Garthwaite Center
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Garthwaite Center for Science and Art achieved LEED Platinum eligibility by following LEED guidelines, but opted for more green features, not LEED certification.
gbXML, BIM and Green Building: An InteroperabilityTrifecta
Schema like gbXML are not only making …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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