National Conference on Building Commissioning

May 4 - 6, 2005
Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
The 13th Annual National Conference on Building Commissioning will take place in New York City to promote building commissioning as a means of improving the quality, efficiency, and performance of commercial buildings. This year’s conference features pre-conference workshops, an opening night Gala dinner, an exhibitor event, presentations from industry experts and testimonials on the value commissioning brings to the building owner’s bottom line.

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New in BuildingGreen's case studies database!

In honor of Earth Day, AIA's Committee on the Environment has
announced this year's Green Project Awards. Visit
http://www.aia.org/hpb/ to view in-depth descriptions of the winners, or
follow the links below to tour the winning projects through
BuildingGreen Suite!

Austin Resource Center for the Homeless - Austin, Texas

The Barn at Fallingwater - Mill Run, Pennsylvania

Eastern Sierra House - Gardnerville, Nevada

Heimbold Visual Arts Center at Sarah Lawrence College - Bronxville, New York

Leslie Shao-Ming Sun Field Station - Woodside, California

Pittsburgh Glass Center - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rinker Hall at the University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida

Seminar II at the Evergreen State College - Olympia, Washington

Special Recognition:
Lloyd Crossing Sustainable Design Plan - Portland, Oregon

Washington Is First State to Require LEED Cerification

SEATTLE—Washington has become the first state to require new, publicly funded buildings to meet a national environmental standard. The law, which takes effect this summer, requires all publicly funded buildings over 5,000 ft² (465 m²) to meet the silver level of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED^® certification program.

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Guideline 0-2005 - - The Commissioning Process

ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 - "The Commissioning Process"
is now available to order (both print / electronic type) Click Here>>

What Is LEED?

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary national standard in which construction and renovation projects earn credits toward certification as sustainable buildings.

For more information about LEED, Click Here>>.

Great Green Photo!

Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating by Contributing Authors and RSMeans

The essential guide to estimating, designing and building sustainable construction.

The demand for green building is growing rapidly, as municipalities, government and private owners require energy efficiencies — and as all owners discover that a healthy, resource-efficient building more than pays for itself in dramatically reduced energy costs and better health and productivity.

Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating gives you the whole picture, with the information you need to:
--Identify, compare and specify green materials and systems --Learn about LEED, Energy Star and other recognized rating systems --Take advantage of financial incentives and funding resources --Determine the cost of green products, and calculate energy savings and payback periods

Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating features over 120 pages of cost data on sustainable materials and systems, including many new products and materials and their installed costs. Plus eight case studies that demonstrate the challenges, costs, and rewards of notable green building projects.

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LEED® in Specifications

A CSI Audio Exchange Presentation
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
2 PM – 3:30 PM

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Zoo Looks to Elephant Dung for Energy!

SYRACUSE, N.Y—Managers at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo are studying the feasibility of using dung produced by the zoo's elephants to power its heating and electrical systems. The herd of six elephants produces more than 1,000 lb (450 kg) of dung per day. The dung produces methane gas that could be converted into energy. Zoo director Anne Baker said the idea is an effort to promote sustainability and save money.

Scottsdale Mayor Announces all New Public Buildings LEED Gold

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