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We Must Address Our Aging Infrastructure

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Daniel Overbey
September 22, 2015
The frank truth is that most of us do not think about our dependance on infrastructure until we experience a disruption.
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Analog Analysis

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Daniel Overbey
August 25, 2015
Digital tools are vital, but sometimes in order to really understand a phenomena we have to get a bit closer.
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Examining the Jevons Paradox through Residential Energy Consumption

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Daniel Overbey
August 13, 2015
Is there any such thing as a "perfect" energy code?
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7-10-15 Living Sustainable

Understanding the Profile Angle

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Daniel Overbey
July 10, 2015
If you’ve ever designed an overhang to protect a window, you have been confronted with the question of how far should it extend
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When the ‘Prevailing’ Wind Direction is Anything But

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Daniel Overbey
June 5, 2015
Design teams would be wise to provide natural ventilation strategies that can function with a variety of wind directions in order to provide effective passive cooling for the greatest amount of time.
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The 2030 Challenge Ratchets Up

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Daniel Overbey
May 27, 2015
In the new year, project teams committed to the 2030 Challenge are being asked to kick their performance goals up a notch.
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How Fire Safety Can Improve Sustainability

Natasha Sabin
May 20, 2015

The fire safety and sustainability impact each other in the built environment in ways many don't consider. 


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Comparing Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) and Shading Coefficients (SC)

Comparing Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) and Shading Coefficients (SC)

SHGC and SC are similar, but differ in significant ways.
daniel overbey
Daniel Overbey
May 18, 2015
I was recently discussing glazing properties with a mechanical engineer for an energy model of a corporate headquarters we are working on.
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Perforated Metals Give Punch to Sustainability

May 13, 2015
Sustainability in building design and construction is a critical process for LEED professionals and perforated materials can help them achieve their goals.
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The Truth About Spray-Foam

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Daniel Overbey
May 6, 2015
Spray-foam has a reputation of providing superior insulating qualities compared to fiberglass batt, mineral wool, cellulose, and other insulation alternatives.
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