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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 10, 2024
Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.
Business Facilities
MARCH 27, 2014
In the March/April issue of Business Facilities , we give you a grand tour of the Energy Revolution that’s sweeping across the U.S., There were so many tangible new energy developments to report, we didn’t have the space to speculate in print on breakthroughs that may be just over the horizon–or in this case, under it.
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Construction Daily News
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The world’s most popular green building rating system is LEED. The Schoenecker Center was praised for its energy, water, and interior environmental quality green building measures. Since 2008, the university has required LEED Silver certification for all new facilities over 25,000 square feet. 2010 efficiency by 27%.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2012
General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008. GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use.
Natural Building
JULY 22, 2008
July 22, 2008. The new California Green Buildings Standards Code requires builders to reduce energy use by 15 to 30 percent beyond current standards and use more recycled materials. Select materials assemblies based on life cycle assessment of their embodied energy and/or green house gas emission potentials.
Natural Building
APRIL 1, 2009
Oil and electricity consumption is down in the U.S. Natural Building Colloquium, 2008. There are workshops about renewable energy that feature training about photovoltaic, wind, and hydro electric generation. The Most Popular Green Home Building Books. Sustainable Communities and For The Greener Good. Post a Comment.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 25, 2024
Without the use of ventilated facades, designers face the challenge of creating exterior walls that effectively manage water over the building’s lifespan, while providing the thermal performance needed to meet energy requirements, such as those outlined in the New York City Energy Conservation Code ( NYCECC ) and NYC’s Local Law 97.
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