So just what do those pesky energy analysis figures mean?
A NEW training course from IES…. As you’re probably aware, a sustainable design revolution is underway in the building industry, and the use of performance analysis (climate, daylighting, energy,...
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From Concept to Completion &‘Infinity and Beyond’
An Integrative Design Process (IDP) is a collaborative approach to building design which places a strong emphasis on cross-team integration throughout the development process in pursuit of a ‘whole...
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In Practice: linking Revit to IES
One of the key challenges facing today’s building designers is understanding and tackling how to incorporate sustainable design principles into existing workflows and processes. A ‘good design is...
View ArticleJoin IES at SimBuild 2010
SimBuild 2010 in New York is right around the corner now – August 11-13 – and it’s not a moment too soon. SimBuild is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, building modeling and simulation...
View ArticleQuestions & AEC 5: BREEAM HEA 1 Daylighting
This month’s question and answer comes directly from a discussion that was taking place on our LinkedIn IES VE user group. The group acts as a great platform for users to share their knowledge,...
View ArticleSustainable design is more than just eco-friendly choices
Just adding a few LED lightbulbs and a low flow toilet does not a sustainable building make. Yes, you will save energy and money over the course of time with these eco-friendly choices, but the most...
View ArticleIES Presents at Denver Revit Users Group
IES sat down with 16 architects, engineers and contractors at the Denver Revit Users Group last Thursday for a roundtable discussion. The result? Some great conversation about how best to utilize...
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Does going for LEED make good business sense?
Another year, another blog about LEED There’s never a shortage of opinions when you bring up the topic of LEED. Last year, we blogged about whether or not LEED certification was working, questioning...
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Keep Your Cool With a Little Shade
Believe it or not, there was a time not too long ago when cranking the air conditioning all day was cheap. So cheap, in fact, that it was financially smarter to turn down the thermostat than to invest...
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Sustainability – The New Olympic Event
The Olympics are underway, so it only seems appropriate to once again check in on London’s sustainability promise of hosting the greenest games to date. The verdict? A little friendly sustainability...
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