OVERVIEW
Building occupants and operators play a key role in determining whether or not a building is sustainable. Their day-to-day choices significantly impact energy use, water use, purchasing, and waste management practices.
But you don’t have to wait until the building is occupied to influence occupants. Forward-thinking design is at the heart of effective occupant engagement. Here we look at social science research as well as more anecdotal case studies, and we share what actually works and why.
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More on the Challenges of M&V
Op-Ed
Obtaining and using measuremt and verification (M&V) data from buildings is difficult to accomplish, writes Marc Rosenbaum, P.E.
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Cascadia POE Shows Encouraging Results
News Analysis
A new post-occupancy evaluation shows how LEED® buildings in the Pacific Northwest are performing in terms of energy use, water use, and occupant satisfaction.
