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Knowledge is power: Hawaii dormitory deploys VRF for better management, metering

June 1, 2011

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A VRF system installed in this University of Hawaii dorm helped the school achieve LEED® certification and lower energy costs. Founded in 1907, the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH-M)

Intelligent Characteristics

July 29, 2005

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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Intelligent characteristics are presented

What Is An Intelligent Building?

July 29, 2005

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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Over the last 20 years, there has been a lot of discussion and debate about the concept of an “intelligent building.”

Reinforces value in submetering

Survey: building performance, tenant satisfaction higher in sustainable buildings

New findings unveiled from CBRE multi-year study with University of San Diego and McGraw-Hill construction

October 7, 2011

By Robert Beverly

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New findings unveiled from CBRE multi-year study with University of San Diego and McGraw-Hill construction.

HIGHER PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS

October 12, 2011

By Leighton Wolffe

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"High-performance building” is a broadly used term that describes a well designed, efficient, and environmentally friendly facility.

USGBC lists states with most LEED®-certified projects per capita

February 2, 2012

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The USGBC has released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED®-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with more than 31 sq ft of LEED-certified space per person in 2011, with Colorado being the leading state, with 2.74 sq ft per person in 2011.

Innovation in Renovation: A Hunt for Gold

February 28, 2012

By Zuhair Hasan P.E., LEED

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What does a full-scale modernization on a 90-yr-old federal building and courthouse look like when it aims for federal energy goals and LEED status? Chiller plant and hot water/boiler overhauls are just the start. Aggressive lighting and water treatment/conservation strategies also contribute to the GSA’s effort to throw the book at this Alabama retrofit.

LEED® documentation: CertainTeed

April 9, 2012

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CertainTeed has launched a new online tool to simplify LEED documentation for its products.

The Learning Space Of The Future

Apparently, it’s already here.

June 3, 2012

By Robert Beverly

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“The amount of technology in today’s learning space would shock most adults who have not stepped foot in a classroom or library since finishing college or high school.”

LEED®: Aquatherm

June 7, 2012

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The company has published a LEED® reference guide.

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