To achieve zero energy, we first reduced the building energy use to the lowest possible level. We gave each building an “extreme” energy-efficiency makeover, reducing energy use another 30-60% over ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently unveiled new guidance on additional assistance funding for net zero buildings. The funding is available for implementing net-zero energy ...

The University of Wyoming’s architectural engineering Bachelor of Science degree program has earned a Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The new ...

As cities push to cut carbon emissions, buildings are under growing pressure to use ...

The Building Technology community is buzzing with conjecture about the new Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China. The question on our industry’s collective mind is: can a skyscraper pushing almost ...

An inventive new building designed to consume only as much energy as it produces has opened its doors in Singapore. The National University of Singapore welcomed students to the six-storey facility in ...

This course dives into the opportunity to accelerate development in the built environment and to set a pathway to net zero buildings. The class will build on foundational energy efficiency courses and ...

The discussion examined several zero-net-energy initiatives in the U.S. and Canada, showcased how building teams can push energy efficiency boundaries with excellent mechanical system design, and ...

The University of South Carolina’s new Darla Moore School of Business. Photo by Firewater Photography. ATLANTA – The University of South Carolina’s new Darla Moore School of Business is slated to ...

Client provides energy bills and base data on building and equipment at least two weeks prior to site visit. UD-BEC team analyzes data prior to site visit. UD-BEC team visits the site for one or two ...

CU Boulder’s architectural engineering Bachelor of Science degree program has earned a Zero Energy Design Designation from the U.S. Department of Energy. The new DOE designation, awarded to 17 ...