Energy Use Intensity (EUI) in Simple Terms Daniel Overbey August 17, 2017 Many design professionals are not entirely sure how EUI is definedRead More
Applets for Energy and Environmental Design Daniel Overbey July 10, 2017 There are a lot of great (and free) online resources for design professionalsRead More
Why Fitwel? Good Health = Good Business Daniel Overbey June 21, 2017 Fitwel is a high impact building certification designed to support healthier workplace environments and improve occupant health and productivityRead More
Effective Insulation R-Values in Steel vs. Wood Framing Daniel Overbey May 29, 2017 The value of continuous insulation is a source of contention among some building design and construction professionalsRead More
5 Essential Books for Designing with Nature Daniel Overbey April 3, 2017 It is a great time of year to reflect on the intrinsic affinity we have for nature in all its wonder and beautyRead More
Embrace the Data Daniel Overbey March 7, 2017 Historically, data-driven design processes have been approached one building at a time. However, the marketplace is becoming more sophisticatedRead More
Stages of Design and Types of Energy Models Daniel Overbey February 13, 2017 Differentiating the four most common types of energy/performance modeling.Read More
BECx is Coming to a Project Near You Daniel Overbey January 11, 2017 In recent years, a growing demand for high-performance building envelope solutions has been evidenced by the increased attention paid to this topic throughout the building design and construction industryRead More
Here is Your Elevator Pitch Against "LEED Equivalent" Projects Daniel Overbey December 6, 2016 Without a third-party review, there is no way to ensure that the owner is receiving the LEED equivalent project they think they are paying forRead More
Sustainability Redefined through Resilient Communities Daniel Overbey November 7, 2016 The discourse regarding resilient design is evolving.Read More