Items Tagged with 'building science'

“Decarbonization is not just about technology. It’s about rethinking how we design, operate, and value our buildings,” said ASHRAE president Bill McQuade.

New Buildings Institute (NBI) is excited to welcome three of its new leaders joining its Board of Directors.

As cases of Legionnaires’ disease rise, HVACR contractors and building managers play a critical role in preventing outbreaks — through proper maintenance, water management, and adherence to established standards. 

Amanda Hatherly brings 15 years of experience in leadership in the energy-efficiency and building science community to the position.

The Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings includes including case studies, technical guides, best practices, and educational materials.

The Building Performance Institute has updated the standard to provide more flexibility to contractors while maintaining consistent and conservative savings estimations.

The appointment of Luis Chinchilla was announced during the annual NEBB conference in Monterey, California.

The conference in Austin, Texas, which drew 240 building industry professionals, included keynotes, paper presentations, seminars, vendor demonstrations, panel discussions, and debates from more than 90 presenters.

NIBS also named two recipients of the Betty and Mort Marshall Memorial Scholarship, which was established to promote diversity in building sciences.