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.
DuPont subsidiary, Building
Media Inc. (BMI) and the New Jersey Institute of Technology have teamed up to
lead one of 15 research and deployment partnerships to help improve the energy
efficiency of American homes.
The new Surge Protection™ line from Thomas & Betts provides premium protection for alternative energy sources from the damaging effects of electrical power surges.