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NABERS Welcome. We're currently updating our website with new features, tools and resources and would like to get your feedback while we're making progressive changes and doing testing. We'll be officially launching this site - incorporating your valuable comments – in the coming weeks. LEED Rating Systems Proven performance If you’re serious about saving money, conserving energy, reducing water consumption, improving indoor air quality, making better building material choices, and driving innovation, then LEED is the best choice. Bar none. Third-party certification verifies that your project is designed, built and operating the way it was intended. It is also your first step toward managing your building through its entire lifecycle.
Dell Children's First in the World to Earn LEED for Health Care Platinum Designation AUSTIN, Texas - (July 10, 2013) -Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is now first in the world - twice - for green building achievements.The W.H. and Elaine McCarty South Tower of Dell Children's has earned the first-ever Leadership in Energy & Environmental Designfor Healthcare (LEED-HC) Platinum designation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the second record-breaking LEED designation for Dell Children's, which became the world's first LEED Platinum Certified hospital in 2008.
Remodeling Your Commercial Building: What This Entails If you own a commercial building that needs to be revamped into the perfect business space, you may feel a bit overwhelmed at what the process entails. There are a variety of unique features to each commercial space that need to be considered and the various aspects of those buildings will help determine how you can successfully renovate the building to your specific needs. Whether you just bought the building or you’ve been running a business out of it already, the right building professionals can help you go through the nuts and bolts of the process and set a plan in action. What should you look for in a construction company? Protecting yourself and your company from bad contractors or construction companies is very important, so before you jump into a remodel, do your research on local companies and contractors. Once you’ve established that the company is legit and established, look online to see what type of experience they have and what reviews they have on completed jobs.
Meet the Energyfirst Consultants BEng(Hons) CEng MCIBSE MEISchema Consulting Nathan is Director of Schema Consulting Ltd, delivering services to organisations wishing to reduce carbon emissions, and increase the efficiency / sustainability of their operations. Nathan is an Engineering Consultant and Technologist, and has been described as a Polymath. Nathan provides engineering systems services including energy auditing, building services systems modeling, design, and strategic advice, and input at all stages of construction projects from the first sketch through to handover. Nathan consults in building services systems design and specification, energy efficiency and energy modeling.
LEED Version 3 Know we're back! We know. "In The Know" took a several week long — unannounced — hiatus. Maggie and I apologize, but we have been working on a number of international efforts that have kept us occupied! In short, we’re back, so is Mad Men, and we have a tremendous amount to share in the coming weeks. I was in China (my distraction) with some of USGBC's leadership at the end of March for a series of meetings, a plaque presentation and, most importantly, seeing LEED in motion...
Benefits of LEED credentials Incompatible browser Internet Explorer versions 7 and older have known compatibility and security issues with modern web standards which affect next generation Web 2.0 websites. In our attempt to deliver a superior experience, we no longer support Internet Explorer versions 7 and older. Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear NOTE: Some major wind projects like the proposed TWE Carbon Valley project in Wyoming are already pricing in significantly lower than coal power -- $80 per MWh for wind versus $90 per MWh for coal -- and that is without government subsidies using today's wind turbine technology. The International Clean Energy Analysis (ICEA) gateway estimates that the U.S. possesses 2.2 million km2 of high wind potential (Class 3-7 winds) — about 850,000 square miles of land that could yield high levels of wind energy. This makes the U.S. something of a Saudi Arabia for wind energy, ranked third in the world for total wind energy potential.
Standard 189.1 The Green Standard This standard now available as a redline Standard 189.1 provides a “total building sustainability package” for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings. From site location to energy use to recycling, this standard sets the foundation for green buildings by addressing site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the building’s impact on the atmosphere, materials and resources. Occupant Empowerment: Creating a Culture of Sustainability with LEED Lonny Blumenthal, LEED AP O+M Associate, LEED U.S. Green Building Council I hear people say it all the time: “Buildings don’t use energy, people do.” So then I ask myself: Why has the idea of engaging with building occupants fallen by the wayside?...Despite the fact that it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to minimize energy consumption and save money?
Services » Stephenson & Turner Stephenson&Turner has expertise in all aspects of building services engineering, including: To excel in the holistic building approach, S&T's engineers work in an integrated way with our architects and other professionals. We believe this focus creates the best engineered solutions for today's complex building types. Our engineering staff are available to provide an integrated, total building engineering services design or can offer a specialist stand-alone role. The essential element of every building, engineering services have increased in importance, diversity and sophistication. International Green Construction Code The IgCC is… The IgCC is the first model code to include sustainability measures for the entire construction project and its site — from design through construction, certificate of occupancy and beyond. The new code is expected to make buildings more efficient, reduce waste, and have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare. The IgCC provides… Baseline Green RequirementsThe IgCC creates a regulatory framework for new and existing buildings, establishing minimum green requirements for buildings and complementing voluntary rating systems, which may extend beyond baseline of the IgCC. The code acts as an overlay to the existing set of International Codes, including provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code and ICC-700, the National Green Building Standard, and incorporates ASHRAE Standard 189.1 as an alternate path to compliance.
Munich's 'NuOffice' Snags Highest LEED Rating Ever Issued Outside of our homes, most of us probably spend the vast majority of our lives at work. Whether it’s a traditional office building with cubicles and conference rooms, or a coworking space, our workspace is a big enough part of our day that we should care about whether it’s a healthy place to be. No matter how green your office may be, it’s likely to pale in comparison to the NuOffice, however. Recently completed in Munich, NuOffice is a commercial property some say is the greenest office building in the world.
IES Customer Showcase - AEI Head Office, CanberraIES Customer Showcase IES Consulting optimise energy efficiency and occupant comfort for 3rd '6 Star' Green Star building in Australia estimated 75% in energy savings About Green Star The Green Star rating system, an initiative of the Green Building Council of Australia, evaluates the environmental design and performance of Australian buildings based on a number of criteria, including energy and water efficiency, quality of indoor environments and resource conservation. About Australian Ethical Investments (AEI) AEI is an Australian investment company who specialise in environmental and socially responsible investment. It is part of AEI’s philosophy to promote ecologically sustainable and socially just enterprises through careful investment; and also to improve the ethics of corporate Australia.