Codes for Climate Offers States & Cities a Path to Building Decarbonization
A new joint initiative from NBI and RMI helps states and cities advance building codes and policies to achieve a zero-carbon future
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US Energy Codes Improving Fast (Graphs)
Originally published on Sefaira. By Carl Sterner US Energy Codes Could Surpass LEED There is a quiet revolution underway in the US: energy codes are being adopted rapidly throughout the country, and the standards on which they are based are becoming increasingly stringent. Within the next decade, all buildings will … [continued]
Trends & Changes Around Performance Based Design In 2014
Originally published on SEFAIRA. By Carl Sterner 2014 promises significant changes in the architecture industry. As the economy recovers, the pace of change around Performance Based Design continues to accelerate. In this blog we explore six key trends that will drive building performance throughout the industry, and what architects can … [continued]
NREL Helps Cut Building Energy Use 50%
From the wonderful folks over at NREL: The blips of a heart monitor, the hum of an MRI, the intense lights of a surgical room: all can bring both comfort and fear — and all require a lot of power. But new hospitals are being filled with natural, calming … [continued]
