The Whole Building Design Approach

Graphic illustrating the WBDG high performance building diagram with the text high performance building in the middle with eight arrows radiating to an outer circle, each arm representing a section of the WBDG - design guidance, project management, operations and maintenance, applied research, references, tools, education and detailed resources

The goal of 'Whole Building' Design is to create a successful high-performance building. To achieve that goal, we must apply the integrated design approach and the integrated team approach to the project during the planning and programming phases. Read more

WBDG Focus

Continuing Education

The WBDG is pleased to introduce a new course to the Continuing Education section—Defining, Evaluating, and Selecting Green Products. This course along with two other new courses—Daylighting Principles and Strategies for Sustainable Design and Sustainable Roofing Design Considerations and Applications—expand the WBDG CE offering to seven courses providing an introduction to whole building design concepts. All courses are AIA certified for Continuing Education System learning units for registered architects. Read more

 Participating Agencies
Department of Defense (DOD) General Services Administration (GSA) Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AOUSC) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Park Service (NPS) Smithsonian Institution

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Periodicals

  • JBIM - Journal of Building Information Modeling
    Spring 2008:
    Integration Today Using Open Standards: BIMStorm™, Rotterdam to Los Angeles and Beyond
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  • JBED - Journal of Building Enclosure Design
    Winter 2008:
    Commissioning the Whole Building Enclosure: The Sidwell Friends Middle School Project
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New and Updated Pages

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
    BIM The WBDG in cooperation with the buidingSMART Alliance and the National BIM Standard Project Committee is pleased to introduce a new section on Building Information Modeling. These pages will explore BIM concepts and link to BIM-associated initiatives, publications and events. (7-28-2008)

News and Events

  • Public Briefing on the Grand Challenges for Disaster Reduction

    The Hazards Caucus Alliance and the National Science and Technology Council's Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction invite you to attend a public briefing on Grand Challenges for Disaster Reduction. Read more

  • CERL Researchers Honored for Technology Transfers

    Dr. Bill East and Jeff Kirby received the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer for developing ProjNetSM, a set collaborative tools that improve the facility delivery process. Read more

  • SBIC Announces its 2008 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards Program

    The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) is now accepting applications from both the public and private sector for the 2008 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards. Read more

  • New Report Presented at High Performance Building Congressional Caucus

    NIBS was one of seventeen association sponsors of the briefing to the new High Performance Building Congressional Caucus on Wednesday June 18th. Read more

  • High Performance Federal Buildings: Meeting EISA Requirements Through 2030

    The Federal Facilities Council and coordinating private sector organizations are pleased to provide the initial venue for an ongoing dialogue on the EISA requirements. Read more
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