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Implementing BIM to Your Office
There are stages within the implementation process of BIM, these stages, with much less drama, are a repeat of the transition from hand drawing to CAD. Although there is less drama, there is more complexity within the process.
Improving Indoor Air Quality
Many forms of construction materials and products introduce contaminants into a facility, both initially and for many years after construction is completed.
Increase in Nursing Home Construction Cost Outpaces Hospitals
According to the accompanying table and charts, a typical nursing home had the largest year-over-year increase in construction costs in November 2007 (+7.0% on average for 25 major centers) among four medical and residential project categories monitored by RSMeans. As for the actual dollar-per-square-foot cost of construction, a two- to three- story hospital is most expensive, followed by a four- to eight-story hospital, then an apartment building and, in last place, a nursing home.
Insulation
With cooler months approaching and fuel prices rising, it’s a good idea to make sure buildings are well-insulated. For residential structures, a good place to check is in the attic.
Integrating Solar Power Generation into Buildings using Thin Film PV
Building Integrated Photovoltaics offers the potential to incorporate solar electricity generation into the very fabric of buildings, starting with its architectural design.
KOLBE Windows and Doors vs. Building Information Modeling
Kolbe is focused on supporting architects. Prior to BIM we have always had a wealth of information available to architects including 2D architectural details and drawings in both print and electronic formats.
Latest Construction Cost Index Change is Below Consumer Price Index Change
New York still heads the list of most expensive cities in which to build, according to the latest RSMeans ranking of 51 major U.S. cities. Rounding out the top five are Honolulu and three urban centers in the Bay area of California — San Francisco, San José and Oakland. As for year-over-year percent changes, Las Vegas has moved up the list from seventh position in July to number one in October. According to quarter-to-quarter increases, Atlantic coast cities are dominant among the top 10.
LEED Certification Primer
LEED is the “nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
Lighting Considerations in Green Building
There are several approaches to saving energy expended on lighting in green buildings.
Limiting Heat Loss Through Windows
One of the most critical ways to reduce heat loss (or gain) is by selecting the appropriate, high-performance window for the given conditions.
