Engineering practices such as BIM,
geothermal and combined cooling, heating and power were highlighted in the
winning entries in the 2010 ASHRAE Student Design Competition.
The Green Buildings of West Michigan Tour,
hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council West Michigan (USGBC-WM) Chapter,
will provide a close-up look at 40 commercial and residential LEED certified
buildings located in and around the Grand
Rapids area on September 10 and 11, 2010.