Sefaira Announces New Energy Analysis Software
LONDON — In continuing to provide innovative software to develop high-performance buildings, Sefaira today announced the Sefaira for SketchUp plug
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Q&A: LEED v4 to Include Cradle to Cradle Credit
The Cradle to Cradle Certified Program has been integrated into the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) new LEED Version 4 rating system, which will be rolled out next month. The new system will give one LEED point to buildings that use a minimum of 20 Cradle to Cradle-certified products.
Solar Decathlon Showcases Net-Zero Collegiate Designs
IRVINE, Calif. — The US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2013 ended Oct. 13 with more than 4,000 college students from 19 teams representing four countries participating in the two-year project.
Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes Receives LEED Platinum
PITTSBURGH, Penn. — The Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) was recently awarded LEED Platinum certification, receiving 63 out of 69 possible points through LEED’s rating system.
Schools and Universities Blaze Path to Net-Zero
It has recently become clear that the education sector has established itself as national leader in constructing Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs).
Solar Wall at Green Dot Impresses Onlookers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A giant solar wall catches the eyes of onlookers at Green Dot Animo High School in Inglewood.
DPR Construction Shares World’s Largest Net-Zero Energy Facility
PHOENIX — In August, the Phoenix Regional Office of DPR Construction, designed by Phoenix-based architect SmithGroupJJR, was named the largest building in the world to date to achieve Net Zero Energy Building Certification.
Robots Drive Down Costs of Solar
DUBLIN, Calif. — A robot is tending the solar field adjacent to the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Calif. It moves along a rail underneath the solar panels to adjust them to face the sun, a process that takes about 40 minutes and then starts over again.
Aidlin Receives AIA COTE Plus Award
SAN FRANCISCO — The AIA COTE Plus Award, presented to architects who demonstrate excellent use of sustainable design elements, was awarded to locally based Aidlin Darling Design on Aug. 26.
CUNY Debuts LEED Platinum Science Hall
NEW YORK — Lehman College Science Hall at City University of New York (CUNY) recently achieved LEED Platinum certification. The science hall was dedicated in October 2012 and opened for classes in time for the 2013 spring semester.