François Lévy (M.Arch, MSE), AIA, is an architect, author, former academic and industry leader in the use of BIM in architectural practice and sustainable design. He is the author of BIM in Small-Scale Sustainable Design (Wiley, 2011; Korean edition 2016) and a contributor to the Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition (Wiley, 2013). His forthcoming book is BIM for Design Studios. He can be reached at francois@levykohlhaas.com.

Building Information Modeling and Sustainable Building Envelopes

BIM-Embedded Quantitative Analysis Help Architects Weigh the Relative Merits of Alternative Design Options

François Lévy

July 28, 2017

Architects availing themselves of newer design processes now have at their disposal powerful digital tools ranging from computational design to BIM

The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 PDH, LA CES/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance

Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course examines wood and brick resin cast shapes' and demonstrates their sustainability and performance qualities. They are durable, lightweight, and easy to install. Case studies of noteworthy projects illustrate the superior form and function of this next-level cladding alternative.

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Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

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