The Whole Building Design Approach
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 |
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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 |
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- Building Information Modeling (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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