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Jonathan Humble Receives Cool Roof Rating Council Lifetime Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

He also provided expertise as chair of the Ratings, Codes, and Standards Committee (2006-2023) and chair of the CRRC Standards Committee (2008-2021). We congratulate Jonathan on receiving the CRRC Lifetime Award,” said Dan Snyder, vice president, construction program for AISI.

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Principles of Sustainable Construction

Job Order Contracting

energy efficiency. water conservation. The Principles of Sustainable Construction (Adapted from CIB, 1994 and Kibert, 2008). Principles of Sustainable Construction. sustainable design. durability. waste reduction. indoor air quality. sustainable building materials. Timber instead of steel. Geo-textiles made from crops.

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Corpus Christi Mall Maintains Green Initiatives in Daily Operations

CCR Magazine

From recycling, energy and water conservation, indoor air quality and more, La Palmera maintains green and sustainable policies and programs to improve the environment, the guest experience and the malls bottom line. Low-energy lighting and more efficient Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning cuts energy use by 35%.

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AISI Publishes “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes”

Civil + Structural Engineer

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson noted that AISI D250-23 is an update of the “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls” originally published by AISI that was updated and revised in 2008 and 2015.

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Stay code-compliant with AISI’s thermal design guide

Construction Specifier

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson notes AISI D250-23 is an update of the “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls” originally published by AISI that was updated and revised in 2008 and 2015.

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Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

The Pro Builder

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.

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Tidal Wave of the Future

Business Facilities

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.