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Incorporating Green: A Preview of the 2008 AIA Convention Incorporating Green: A Preview of the 2008 AIA Convention
By Marilyn Pitts There are plenty of opportunities to check out the latest in green building design and products at the AIA 2008 Convention in Boston this week.
Ecology Meets Technology: Ecobuild America Ecology Meets Technology: Ecobuild America
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Ecology meets technology at the annual combined Ecobuild America and AEC-Science and Technology Conference and Expo in Anaheim, Calif. from May 19-22.
Green Focus: NAHB’s Annual Green Building Conference Green Focus: NAHB’s Annual Green Building Conference
By Marilyn Pitts The 10th annual NAHB National Green Building Conference focused on green building for the residential building and remodeling industry.
Greening Southern California: The 2008 AltBuild Expo Greening Southern California: The 2008 AltBuild Expo
By Marilyn Pitts Thousands attended the recent 5th Annual Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo (AltBuild) in Santa Monica, Calif.
Best in Green: AIA's 2008 Top Ten Green Projects Best in Green: AIA's 2008 Top Ten Green Projects
By The American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects has announced its top 10 examples of sustainable architecture for 2008.
Celebrating Earth Day in the AEC Celebrating Earth Day in the AEC
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Learn about some of the events taking place for Earth Day for planners, builders, designers and urban thinkers such as the 2008 EcoCity World Summit.
Open to Change: New York Institute of Tech’s Solar Home Open to Change: New York Institute of Tech’s Solar Home
By Marilyn Pitts NYIT's 2007 Solar Decathlon solar home entry--OPEN House--is designed to extends beyond its physical walls.
Eying Solar Energy Eying Solar Energy
By Marilyn Pitts One component of energy analysis is evaluation of potential solar electric power system usage and assessment of passive solar energy.
Autodesk Expands Energy Analysis Portfolio Autodesk Expands Energy Analysis Portfolio
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Get details about how the acquisition of Carmel Software products will impact Autodesk and its customers.
Energy Analysis Tools Boost Efficiencies Energy Analysis Tools Boost Efficiencies
By ConnectPress Staff Writers Learn about some of the options for determining a building's total energy use.
2008 Energy Analysis Roundup 2008 Energy Analysis Roundup
By ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to present this special report on energy analysis, including a Vendor’s directory.
Recycled Energy Development Recycled Energy Development
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Find out how the company RED, founded by Thomas Casten, helps manufacturing companies capture and reuse waste energy from manufacturing processes.
Going for the Environment: Lawrence's ALOeTERRA Going for the Environment: Lawrence's ALOeTERRA
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Technological University Lawrence Technological University's 2007 Solar Decathlon entry combines solar design with recycled materials.
Chartwell School Goes Platinum Chartwell School Goes Platinum
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Find out how the commitment to build the best learning environment lead Chartwell School to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
Architecture 2030 Architecture 2030
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Learn about New Mexico architect Edward Mazria's proposal to make all new buildings carbon neutral by 2030.
Sea Level Rise Viewed With Digital Flood Map Sea Level Rise Viewed With Digital Flood Map
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress A bird’s eye view of flooded cities to help make the potential impact of sea level rise resonate with people.
Green Rides: The Lastest from the 2008 Auto Shows, Part II Green Rides: The Lastest from the 2008 Auto Shows, Part II
Compiled from information provided by General Motors Corp. and Fisker Automotive Automakers presented their newest "green" offerings at this year's auto shows. Part II highlights the latest from General Motors and Fisker Automotive.
Green Rides: The Lastest from the 2008 Auto Shows, Part I Green Rides: The Lastest from the 2008 Auto Shows, Part I
Compiled from information provided by Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation Automakers presented their newest "green" offerings at this year's auto shows. Part I of this series looks at the latest from Ford and Toyota.
Harnessing the Sun: Georgia Tech's Solar Home Harnessing the Sun: Georgia Tech's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Georgia Institute of Technology The Georgia Institute of Technology’s 2007 Solar Decathlon House design was inspired by a desire to build a structure of light.
Focus on Flexibility: Cornell's Solar House Focus on Flexibility: Cornell's Solar House
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Cornell University Flexibility and energy-efficient design were the focal points of Cornell University’s solar home entry in the 2007 Solar Decathlon.
On-going Solar Design: University of Missouri-Rolla House On-going Solar Design: University of Missouri-Rolla House
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Missouri-Rolla The University of Missouri-Rolla has the distinction of being a three-time Solar Decathlon entrant.
Producing Green: A Look at Today's Manufacturing Industry Producing Green: A Look at Today's Manufacturing Industry
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer ConnectPress takes a look at what the manufacturing industry is doing to "green up" its act--in processes, products, recycling and building design.
Year-round Comfort: Team Montréal's Solar Home Year-round Comfort: Team Montréal's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Team Montréal For Team Montréal, designing a solar home that would work well in very cold climates was a major focus of its 2007 Solar Decathlon entry.
Design American-Style: U of Madrid's Solar Home Design American-Style: U of Madrid's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid For the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, design aesthetics and functionality that appealed to the American consumer were a Solar Decathlon priority.
Cell Design: Universidad de Puerto Rico's Solar Home Cell Design: Universidad de Puerto Rico's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Universidad de Puerto Rico For the Universidad de Puerto Rico, the basics of nature—specifically a single cell—served as the inspiration for its 2007 Solar Decathlon entry.
Incorporating Green: A Preview of the 2008 AIA Convention
There are plenty of opportunities to check …

Ecology Meets Technology: Ecobuild America
Ecology meets technology at the annual combined …

Green Focus: NAHB’s Annual Green Building Conference
The 10th annual NAHB National Green Building …

Greening Southern California: The 2008 AltBuild Expo
Thousands attended the recent 5th Annual Alternative …

Best in Green: AIA's 2008 Top Ten Green Projects
The American Institute of Architects has announced …

Celebrating Earth Day in the AEC
Learn about some of the events taking …

Open to Change: New York Institute of Tech’s Solar Home
NYIT's 2007 Solar Decathlon solar home entry--OPEN …

Eying Solar Energy
One component of energy analysis is evaluation …

Autodesk Expands Energy Analysis Portfolio
Get details about how the acquisition of …

Energy Analysis Tools Boost Efficiencies
Learn about some of the options for …