As cities push to cut carbon emissions, buildings are under growing pressure to use less energy while still keeping people comfortable. In zero-energy building design, this balance is especially hard ...

This year, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center moved into a new office space in Denver. Building 48 is part of a sprawling complex of government service buildings, the ...

New Jersey targets 80% greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2050. Property owners can implement sustainable renovations to help meet decarbonization goals. Multidisciplinary design is key to ...

Data from readily available sensors can be used to digitally trial new systems – all without risking resources.

Multiple buildings on Penn’s campus have been designated with certifications from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. The buildings — which include the Vagelos Laboratory for ...

A new publication is intended to help build K-12 schools with advanced levels of energy savings. Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings – Achieving Zero Energy, is a joint effort by ...

Growth in numbers, locations, types and sizes all mark progress on the state of commercial zero net energy (ZNE) buildings—ultra-efficient buildings that generate as much power from onsite renewable ...

Suppose you meet with an architect and ask her to design a building. You tell her the design you'd like, the size, and where it will be located. You might also specify the level of energy efficiency ...

Client provides energy bills and base data on building and equipment at least two weeks prior to site visit. UD-BEC team analyzes data prior to site visit. UD-BEC team visits the site for one or two ...

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