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Transforming Sustainable Designs into Resilient Designs
It is hard to believe that sustainability has been the focus of innovative designs for nearly 22 years*. The run has been fulfilling and demanding, but it has me thinking what’s the next challenge or the new hurdle to ...
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The Rise of Direct Current
Just about every discussion of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) starts with the great debate between Thomas Edison (advocating for DC), and Nikola Tesla, who was ultimately successful in showing that AC was the better choice for large-scale ...
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Reality Check, Is BIM Living Up to Its Promises?
What if I told you that over 90% of all Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) firms are engaged in BIM? Well, according to McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC), the construction data research arm of McGraw-Hill Publishing, that is the projected 2014 ...
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Takeaways from the 2014 ASHRAE Conference
I recently attended the 2014 ASHRAE Conference. If you know me, you’ll realize what a big deal this is, because I usually shy away from industry conferences and trade forums. So why did I attend this one?
Simply put ...
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Three Questions You Might Have About Building Sciences
What is computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling?
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling uses numerical methods to model almost any phenomena related to fluid flow and heat and mass transfer. In the building industry, CFD analyses can be used to analyze ...
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The Major Components of Building Envelope Commissioning
Some of the most common and costliest sources of building failure involve building envelopes. Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) can significantly reduce the primary sources of these failures – air and moisture infiltration. It can also significantly reduce the operating costs associated ...
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5 Firsthand Lessons on the Integrated Design Process
What is an Integrated Design Process (IDP)? A quick Google search of the term yields numerous definitions that generally describe a collaborative design process requiring multidisciplinary analysis and responsibility to meet sustainable design goals that are environmentally, socially, and financially ...
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