#BrightenLives: Archive for 2017

In addition to LEED certifications, sustainable building design can be implemented through concepts such as Passive House, Living Building Challenge and Net-Zero building.

A shift in thinking proves green building design doesn’t have to cost more.

In an economy where smart technology has rapidly transitioned from a trend to the standard, it has increasingly become an integral part of numerous commercial & residential buildings around the world.

Lighting completes a space & can make or break the look & feel of any room. In addition, lighting also plays a key role in creating a sustainable building.

There are significant benefits to incorporating project management software to aid in effective planning, managing and forecasting of projects.

A focus on Passive House is changing the world of mechanical & HVAC systems.

Taking into consideration a respective regions climate is critical to the long term performance of a building.

Drone technology has opened up a new dimension for consulting engineering, specifically for those specializing in building and roof inspections and is helping to produce more accurate data, specifically data not possible to obtain previously.

Changes to our society & various cultures, as well as advances in communication & technology have all contributed to how education facilities are being planned & designed today.

A number of key strategies are currently being developed in order to help owners & developers reach their goals to make buildings more sustainable & energy efficient.