Summary: For more efficient, valuable, and sustainable buildings, it is critical to focus on engineered systems and building automation. In addition to driving the functionality and life cycle value ...

Building performance is a hallmark of architecture in the 21st century. With buildings and the construction industry being significant contributors to carbon emissions, designers must do everything to ...

The term 'high-performing' may bring different images, ranging from a star student to a virtuosic violinist to a hard-working employee. As diverse as they may be, these 'high-performing' people have ...

The hygrothermal performance of building materials is a critical aspect of modern construction, influencing both the durability of structures and the quality of the indoor environment. This field ...

High-Performance Building Systems: Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Systems (Continued from p. 68 of the September 2008 issue of BD+C) Once you've read this special report, take the AIA Exam to ...