Twice the Size and Half the Footprint

September 18, 2014

The performance of a renovated house in Virginia dwarfs its predecessor, despite adding space to meet the owner’s needs.

Phasing in Neighborhood Developments

Derrick Teal

September 3, 2014

A Milwaukee project team has few precedents to follow when achieving one of the rarer LEED certifications.

‘Building within a Building’ for Savings

Derrick Teal

June 26, 2014

A Colorado project team makes effective use of a site to deliver energy and cost savings to an existing affordable multifamily housing project.

Answering a Sustainable Home Question

A developer/consultant firm learns what it takes to achieve affordable, replicable results in its aim to create a LEED for Homes Platinum project.

Derrick Teal

September 30, 2013

How difficult is it to economically create a sustainable, LEED-H Platinum house that doesn’t skimp on the amenities but also doesn’t go overboard?

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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Twice the Size and Half the Footprint

Phasing in Neighborhood Developments

‘Building within a Building’ for Savings

Answering a Sustainable Home Question

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