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BACnet Unraveled
The BIBB addendum should help clearly define communication requirements for BACnet systems » more
The BIBB addendum should help clearly define communication requirements for BACnet systems » more
Military Construction Funds May Increase
If the proposed military construction budget for fiscal year 2002 makes it through appropriations, the U.S. Corps of Engineers will be plenty busy awarding more than $3 billion worth of projects to... » more
If the proposed military construction budget for fiscal year 2002 makes it through appropriations, the U.S. Corps of Engineers will be plenty busy awarding more than $3 billion worth of projects to... » more
Time to Rethink Electric-Only Power
Fluctuating energy prices, primarily in the electricity market, point to the wisdom of employing flexible hybrid central plants » more
Fluctuating energy prices, primarily in the electricity market, point to the wisdom of employing flexible hybrid central plants » more
BACnet Unraveled
Publication of ASHRAE and ANSI's BACnet communication protocol in 1995 ushered in a new era for building automation and control systems, making it possible to integrate building control products... » more
Publication of ASHRAE and ANSI's BACnet communication protocol in 1995 ushered in a new era for building automation and control systems, making it possible to integrate building control products... » more
International Merger Creates MWH Global
With the merger of Montgomery Watson, Inc., Broomfield, Colo., and Harza Engineering Company, Chicago, the new firm—Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH) Global, Inc.—now employs 5,500 professionals in 30... » more
With the merger of Montgomery Watson, Inc., Broomfield, Colo., and Harza Engineering Company, Chicago, the new firm—Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH) Global, Inc.—now employs 5,500 professionals in 30... » more
Study Reveals Potential Savings in Lighting
The close to one trillion kilowatt-hours consumed by lighting systems in nonresidential facilities could be trimmed by 10 to 20 percent with better maintenance, claims Cary S. Mendelsohn, chairman of... » more
The close to one trillion kilowatt-hours consumed by lighting systems in nonresidential facilities could be trimmed by 10 to 20 percent with better maintenance, claims Cary S. Mendelsohn, chairman of... » more
Ambitious Plans for Nuclear Power?
Riding on the heels of the Bush Administration's support of nuclear power, the Washington, D.C.-based Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) has come up with an ambitious plan to significantly expand nuclear... » more
Riding on the heels of the Bush Administration's support of nuclear power, the Washington, D.C.-based Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) has come up with an ambitious plan to significantly expand nuclear... » more
New York Prioritizes Energy Efficiency
In an effort to prioritize energy efficiency, the governor of New York recently issued an executive order which mandates that state agencies purchase at least 10 percent of their energy from... » more
In an effort to prioritize energy efficiency, the governor of New York recently issued an executive order which mandates that state agencies purchase at least 10 percent of their energy from... » more
Suggested Reading List
Back to "Build it Green" Bower, John. Healthy House Building: A guide to healthy house construction. Healthy House Institute, 1992.Corson, Jennifer. The Resourceful Renovator: A Gallery of Ideas for... » more
Back to "Build it Green" Bower, John. Healthy House Building: A guide to healthy house construction. Healthy House Institute, 1992.Corson, Jennifer. The Resourceful Renovator: A Gallery of Ideas for... » more
Professional Standardization and Certification
Back to "Build it Green" As "green building" ideas and commitment grows so do the opportunities to gain professional certification and recognition in the field. Certification provides recognition of... » more
Back to "Build it Green" As "green building" ideas and commitment grows so do the opportunities to gain professional certification and recognition in the field. Certification provides recognition of... » more
Periodicals
Back to 'Build it Green' Numerous 'green building' periodicals (popular magazines, newsletters, and peer-reviewed journals) can be found online. In general these online versions of the hard-copy... » more
Back to 'Build it Green' Numerous 'green building' periodicals (popular magazines, newsletters, and peer-reviewed journals) can be found online. In general these online versions of the hard-copy... » more
Organizations
Back to "Build it Green" Numerous organizations, including non-profits, governmental, special interest, and professional, represent the interests of those involved in the 'green building' industry.... » more
Back to "Build it Green" Numerous organizations, including non-profits, governmental, special interest, and professional, represent the interests of those involved in the 'green building' industry.... » more
Green Building Directories
Back to "Build it Green" An increasing number of directories of 'green building' products can be found online. These usually provide information about products that are suitable for use in 'green... » more
Back to "Build it Green" An increasing number of directories of 'green building' products can be found online. These usually provide information about products that are suitable for use in 'green... » more
Build It Green: A Checklist of Online Green-Building Resources
An environmental historian offers his list of the most essential sites related to this growing trend in building design » more
An environmental historian offers his list of the most essential sites related to this growing trend in building design » more
Central Sprinkler to Replace Millions of Sprinklers
Concerned that older sprinkler heads with O-ring seals may not function properly, the Central Sprinkler Company, Landsdale, Pa., owned by Tyco International Ltd., has volunteered to replace 30... » more
Concerned that older sprinkler heads with O-ring seals may not function properly, the Central Sprinkler Company, Landsdale, Pa., owned by Tyco International Ltd., has volunteered to replace 30... » more
Rapid Projected Growth for Electronic/Fiber-Optic Connectors
At $622.3 million in 2000, global market consumption for electronic and fiber-optic connectors used in local area networks (LAN) and private data networks is projected to grow 13.3 percent per year,... » more
At $622.3 million in 2000, global market consumption for electronic and fiber-optic connectors used in local area networks (LAN) and private data networks is projected to grow 13.3 percent per year,... » more
SBIC Releases Guide for Sustainable Schools
To aid in the development of high-performance, sustainable school buildings that use 30 to 50 percent less energy than conventional code-compliant facilities, the Washington-D.C. based Sustainable... » more
To aid in the development of high-performance, sustainable school buildings that use 30 to 50 percent less energy than conventional code-compliant facilities, the Washington-D.C. based Sustainable... » more
Research Shows Copper Rotor Efficiencies for Motors
Motors using new die-cast copper rotors can reduce energy loss by 15 to 23 percent, compared with the current industry-standard motors using aluminum rotors, according to the Copper Development... » more
Motors using new die-cast copper rotors can reduce energy loss by 15 to 23 percent, compared with the current industry-standard motors using aluminum rotors, according to the Copper Development... » more
Public Sector to Remain Strong, as Commercial Construction Softens
Although public sector construction spending will increase, the commercial building market will continue to soften, predicted economist Raymond G. Torto, addressing a group of construction executives... » more
Although public sector construction spending will increase, the commercial building market will continue to soften, predicted economist Raymond G. Torto, addressing a group of construction executives... » more
BOMA to Study Workplace Efficiency
In an attempt show a correlation between efficient building systems and workplace performance, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has commissioned a new research... » more
In an attempt show a correlation between efficient building systems and workplace performance, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has commissioned a new research... » more
DOE Reconsiders Efficiency Standard
The U.S. Department of Energy has reconsidered its decision to propose a 30-percent increase in the minimum energy-efficiency standard for air conditioners and heat pumps, opting instead for a... » more
The U.S. Department of Energy has reconsidered its decision to propose a 30-percent increase in the minimum energy-efficiency standard for air conditioners and heat pumps, opting instead for a... » more
Seeing Hoover Dam in a Whole New Light
One of the nation's most impressive national landmarks just became even more energy-efficient and aesthetically appealing, thanks to a recent lighting retrofit. For the past 30 years, Hoover Dam, a... » more
One of the nation's most impressive national landmarks just became even more energy-efficient and aesthetically appealing, thanks to a recent lighting retrofit. For the past 30 years, Hoover Dam, a... » more
Before the Doors Open
Designing attractions for theme parks presents a fun and interesting set of challenges » more
Designing attractions for theme parks presents a fun and interesting set of challenges » more
Before the Doors Open
Really just children at heart, most everyone looks forward to visiting a theme or amusement park. Those who are blessed with several parks in their own hometown may not go every weekend, but they... » more
Really just children at heart, most everyone looks forward to visiting a theme or amusement park. Those who are blessed with several parks in their own hometown may not go every weekend, but they... » more
Planning for Part Load
As occupancies change in buildings, so do cooling loads. If a chilled-water system is used, the control of chilled-water flow becomes important for occupant comfort and efficient operation.... » more
As occupancies change in buildings, so do cooling loads. If a chilled-water system is used, the control of chilled-water flow becomes important for occupant comfort and efficient operation.... » more
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