According to the World Congress of
Architects, sustainability means
meeting our needs today without
compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
On a practical level,...
This Business Case, presented to Industry Canada, defines the state of the green building industry in Canada, provides a basis for recognizing the many unique and tangible benefits a green building...
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This report documents the history of U. S. codes and standards of practice, focusing primarily on the strengths and deficiencies of current code approaches. Issues addressed...
HEED (Home Energy Efficient Design) shows architects, builders, and homeowners how to design or remodel their buildings to reduce or even eliminate air conditioning loads. It is intended for use at...
When a home builder association or other local organization decides to investigate the development of a green builder program, the first steps are the most important. If the right information is...
An eight-page building simulation. In this work the design of a pilot building located in Padova (Italy) is presented. This building is equipped with a novel type of thermal active slab fed by a...
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