OVERVIEW
Our buildings consume more energy than industry or transportation, and we haven’t done a great job of reducing that consumption. We can do better by:
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monitoring energy use
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improving building commissioning
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applying insights from building science
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selecting innovative HVAC and building envelope technology
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using natural ventilation and daylighting to provide low-cost alternatives to standard systems
As great as all these ideas are, they won’t be nearly as effective if we don’t engage occupants about energy use as well. Our articles look at all these strategies and more.
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The Combined Effectiveness of Prefab, Wood, and Passive House
News Analysis
Recent projects have combined modular prefabrication, wood construction, and Passive House design to address sustainability goals.
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Thoughts on the Future of the Zero Energy Market
News Analysis
A Q&A with Brad Liljequist, director of the Zero Energy Program at ILFI.
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NBI Stretches Code to Save 20% More Energy
News Analysis
The goal is to move energy codes forward more rapidly.
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Energy Use, Carbon Emissions Down in NYC Buildings
News Analysis
New York’s benchmarking law has created a treasure trove of data on energy and water use in large buildings. Researchers are unpacking it and discovering noteworthy trends.
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How Six Affordable Housing Projects Got to Green
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Stories of designers and developers who overcame the challenges of building affordable housing that is also green, sustainable, and healthy.
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Scaling Up Engagement with Net-Zero-Energy Goals
News Analysis
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and Architecture 2030 collaborate to scale up energy efficiency reporting and certification.
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Verifying Project Outcomes: Which Metrics Work?
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Project success is increasingly tied to performance metrics, especially EUI. But that doesn’t always capture what owners are really looking for.
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Owners, This RFP Hack Enables Lasting Building Performance
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A request for proposals is not just about selecting the right team; it’s the first chance to create buy-in for your new building’s goals.
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The Search for Better Insulation Continues
News Analysis
We can all celebrate 25 years of improvements to insulation, but we still have a wish list of seven better products we’d like to see.
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Source Energy Is Federally Endorsed Metric for Net-Zero Buildings
News Analysis
The DOE releases a definition of zero energy buildings that it hopes will be adopted industry-wide.
