Green Building
PERC Study Examines Zero Net Energy Homes Market
Research uncovers business opportunities for construction professionals August 20, 2019 WASHINGTON — New research revealed that a growing number of residential customers are prioritizing zero net energy (ZNE) homes and are willing to pay more to achieve ZNE status. The findings were part of a study commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and conducted b...
A More Workable Alternative to the Green New Deal
Our sustainability columnist neglected to offer an alternative when he criticized the much-hyped bill earlier this year. But now he has found one that he would like you to support. Larry Clar...
Green Action Plan Accelerates Energy Conservation
On June 14, China’s National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued an Action Plan for Green and High Efficiency Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. This Action Plan aims to severely crack down on false claims about energy efficiency such as labeling, cer...
Advanced Energy Design Guide for Zero Energy Office Building
The guide focuses on the design and construction of buildings that are ready to accept renewable energy systems to meet low-energy loads. Jul 17, 2019 A new publication developed as a coll...
Five Things to Keep in Mind When Designing Human-Centric Lig
By Craig Casey Jul 2019 For some people, human-centric lighting is narrowly defined as circadian lighting—lighting that changes color during the day with our circadian cycles. Others believe i...
100% Renewable Heating & Cooling for a Sustainable Future -
Jul. 04, 2019 | Submit your project abstract DEADLINE EXTENDED to 15 July Registration for the event closes 30 August 100% Renewable Heating & Cooling for a Sustainable Future ...
New Advanced Energy Design Guide Available to Achieve Zero E
ATLANTA (June 25, 2019) – A new publication is now available from industry leading organizations to demonstrate to contractors and designers that zero energy office buildings are attainable. Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings: Achieving Zero Energy, provides direction for designing and constructing zero energy office buildings in all climat...
Fujitsu General Australia Officially Opens New Headquarters
Fujitsu General Australia has officially opened its new head office and warehouse in the western Sydney suburb of Eastern Creek. The 11,093-m2 state-of-the-art 5-star Green Star energy rated buildi...
Wales targets 'net zero' carbon transformation by 2050
11 June, 2019 By Neil Merrett The devolved administration will introduce legislation next year to adopt CCC recommendations to realise a 95 per cent reduction of carbon emissions compared to 1990 levels The Welsh government will introduce stricter targets for reducing national carbon emissions to at least 95 per cent of 1990 levels by 2050. The devolved authority said it would adopt the ...
The Unisphere: Urban Test Case for Commercial Net Zero Build
Driven by an uncompromising owner, the design team created a hybrid system that delivered both sustainability and user comfort. Kelly L. Faloon | Jun 04, 2019 For United Therapeutics Corp., ...
Mission Possible: ASHRAE's New Global HQ
By Mary Kate McGowan A concept for updating the building exterior. McLennan Design, Houser Walker Architecture, Integral Group ASHRAE aims to exceed the provisions set forth in its standa...
ASHRAE Publishes New Guideline on Energy Efficiency for Hist
ATLANTA (April 18, 2019) – ASHRAE published a new guideline for increasing energy efficiency in historic buildings while minimizing the disturbance of the building’s historic character and...
