Tools

The key to cost effective green buildings is an integrative process that examines the synergies between building systems.

Green building rating systems contain lists of universal best practices. Sounds great until you experience the dark side where they inherently limit your thinking.

Good daylighting is more than having large areas of glazing in your design. The right glazing in the right proportions makes all the difference.

Each energy model is an opening to an informed design discussion by the entire team about the interactions between architectural and mechanical/electrical system design and their impact on both operating costs and construction costs.

7group has released an updated version of its well-known (at least within the energy modeling community) ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G Fan Power Calculator.

7group has released an updated version of its well-known (at least within the energy modeling community) ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G Fan Power Calculator. This tool has been used by countless energy modelers to aid in the development of their Baseline energy models, often for projects pursuing LEED certification.