Public Beta of IES iSAP and VE-SBEM Part…
Press Release Issued by IES
With the new energy efficiency requirements scheduled, this software advance prepares IES users for the design challenges the changes posed.…
 
Autodesk Sets Example for IPD at AEC Division…
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk's East Coast headquarters has received 13 industry awards in recognition of its innovative design and collaborative building process.…
 
Allure Energy Simplifies & Enhances Energy Management System…
Press Release Issued by Allure Energy
Using its patent pending Proximity Control Technology, Allure Energy has created the first truly automated home energy management system.…
 
Law Firms Reduce Carbon Footprint with Web-based Tool…
Press Release Issued by ecoAnalyze
Niche consultancy debuts carbon footprint tool to allow law firms to reduce their carbon foot print while lowering operational costs.…
 
 

Study Shows there Will be Sharp Increase in BIM Adoption
Study Shows there Will be Sharp Increase in…
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…
 
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.
 
PV on Parking Lot
Does anyone have any advice on building a parking lot with PV shelters like in this scenario: bot de paille…
 
Thermal Mass Experience
Does anyone have experience with thermal mass on the first floors, specifically in regards to a building of this type:…
 
Airtightness of Fire Doors
Has anyone else had any issues with self closing fire doors not closing because of increasing levels of airtightness? As…
 
TAS Simulation Help
I will be providing a TAS simulation on a large building in an office building, but I need some help.…
 
 
2009 Sustainable Design
 
2010 Analysis and Simulation
 
 
 
Lockheed Martin Break Record for Use of Solar…
Carmanah discusses how Lockheed Martin decided to forgo repairing their decades old lighting system and instead implement solar lighting.…
 
What 200 Million euros Will Buy in a…
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…
Passive house apartment building in Berlin demonstrates Germany’s push for energy efficiency.…
 
The Process and Design of the Office of…
NREL’s soon-to-be-completed research facility sets a bench mark for net zero building design.…
 
LEED and BIM Go Hand in Hand…

One architect describes how with BIM, achieving LEED certification isn’t as big of a challenge.…
 
Bio-Climatic Analysis Features Added to VE-Gaia…
Press Release Issued by Integrated Environmental Solutions
Automated analysis tool replaces the extensive knowledge and time required for this type of expansive climate-based design approach.…
 
Discount on SketchUp Pro Licence Offered to All…
Press Release Issued by Integrated Environmental Solutions
A partnership between building performance analysis specialists IES and Google SketchUp was announced.…
 
 
LEED Certification Made Easier with LEEDuser…
Press Release Issued by BuildingGreen, LLC
A new support tool has arrived for LEED project teams seeking certification using the LEED for New Construction version 2.2…
 
University of Ottawa and IBM Create Analytics Center…
Press Release Issued By IBM
Telfer School to help prepare students for careers in "economy of tomorrow," including key industries like green infrastructure and clean…
 
IES Launches New Simulation Tools for Australian Market…
Press Release Issued by IES
E-Toolkit and VE-Gaia Navigator for Green Star™ automatically undertake simulations and evaluate performance against core Green Star™ credits.…
 
Autodesk Unleashes 2011 Building Software Portfolio…
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Updated software includes Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Navisworks, Buzzsaw and 3ds Max Design.…
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 

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