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GreenerBuildings News: October 18, 2007
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How Green Building Simulation Systems Shape the Future
By Jeremy Faludi
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36113
Software programs capable of simulating every facet of a building's performance
-- from designing new buildings to monitoring the performance of existing
buildings -- are quickly becoming ready for prime-time, as groups ranging from
Lawrence Berkeley Labs to Google get in on the act.
Energy Efficient Buildings, Demand Response, and Overcoming the Barriers
By Rob Day
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36112
The world is slowly waking up to the need for and benefits of energy efficient
buildings, and new technologies are rapidly coming up to speed. But until we
recognize and surpass these hurdles, achieving big gains in energy efficiency
will be an uphill battle.
ASLA to Create Rating System for Sustainable Landscape Design
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36024
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will develop a rating system
for sustainable landscape design that is similar to LEED, which will eventually
incorporate the finished metrics.
Johnson Controls Helps Develop 'Net Zero' Building
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36041
A refurbished bank branch that serves as the headquarters for Integrated Design
Associates is one of the country's first net-zero energy and net-zero carbon
emissions buildings, thanks in part to an HVAC system and building controls from
Johnson Controls.
Canadian Construction Association Warns Cities of Shortages of LEED-Certified
Builders
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36064
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is advising cities to consider the
pool of green builders before insisting that bidders be LEED-certified.
New Web Tool Makes Carbon-Neutral Buildings Easier
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36073
Green Building Studio Inc. has developed a web service that offers a way for
architects and designers to measure a building's PV and wind energy potential,
and water and energy consumption.
Third Annual Solar Decathlon Kicks Off in D.C.
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36084
The Department of Energy's third Solar Decathlon kicked off Friday with 20 teams
from the world's top universities competing to build the most energy efficient
home powered only by the sun.
Add REI to List of Retailers Embracing Green Building
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36028
Recreational Equipment Inc. will open a new store that will serve as a
green building prototype for future retail construction.
Virginia Tech Leads Initiative to Green Existing D.C. Buildings
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36090
The Energy Efficiency Partnership of Greater Washington will spend millions
identifying and retrofitting existing to make them more energy efficient.
Partners include Hannon Armstrong and Pepco Energy Services, among others.
Calif. Nixes New Green Building Laws but Passes Other Green Bills
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36095
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger rejected three bills that would have fortified green
building laws while signing others that promote energy efficient indoor lighting
and ban chemical plasticizers in kids' products.
Mo. Brokerage Firm to Use LEED as Benchmark for Office Projects
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36122
The Tenant Rep Agency will promote green building in the representation of all
of its clients, which could motivate builders to incorporate green features if
there is the demand from future tenants.
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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TOOLS & RESOURCES =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Green Building Studio
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=94596
The latest version of this online building-assessment tool gives architects,
designers and facility managers alike a guide for making their buildings
carbon-neutral.
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Date: Nov 13-15, 2007
Location: Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, Mass.
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