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Analog Analysis

Daniel Overbey
August 25, 2015
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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

Daniel Overbey
August 13, 2015
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Is there any such thing as a "perfect" energy code?
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7-6-15 Living Sustainable

Understanding the Profile Angle

Daniel Overbey
July 6, 2015
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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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6-1-15

When the ‘Prevailing’ Wind Direction is Anything But

Daniel Overbey
June 1, 2015
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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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Comparing Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) and Shading Coefficients (SC)

Daniel Overbey
May 18, 2015
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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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Basics of Bulk Water Management through Rainscreens

Daniel Overbey
April 22, 2015
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The building envelope must face a number of damage functions: bulk and capillary water, air-born water, vapor, radiation (ultraviolet degradation), pests, and people.
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3-13-15 Sustainable Living

Is There a Place for ‘Design Freedom’ in Performance-Driven Design?

Daniel Overbey
March 13, 2015
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Increasingly, I see design professionals leveraging energy modeling in the design process. This is a very good thing.
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Gauging the Seasonal Efficiency of Air-Source Heat Pumps

Daniel Overbey
February 23, 2015
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Recently, I was working on an energy model for a high-performance housing prototype.
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The 2030 Challenge Ratchets Up

Daniel Overbey
February 6, 2015
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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
February 4, 2015
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The fire safety and sustainability impact each other in the built environment in ways many don't consider. 


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