Bill Reed proposes in The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building that building commissioning is "the current best method" for construction quality control. Reflective of that notion, commissioning has become an integral aspect of high performance buildings, particularly in the green building movement. But can it prevent construction defects? So what exactly is commissioning? According … Continue reading Building Commissioning: Is it really the best method for managing construction quality?
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Michael Scwob: Online Noise Criteria Calculator Application
I am pleased to announce the release of the Noise Criteria Calculator.
ASHRAE president Lynn Bellenger testifies on energy
The impact of the U.S. buildings is surprisingly large, with CO2 emissions alone approximately equaling the combined emissions of Japan, France and the United Kingdom for transportation, industry and buildings. Th...