Living Sustainable

Analog Analysis

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Digital tools are vital, but sometimes in order to really understand a phenomena we have to get a bit closer.

Examining the Jevons Paradox through Residential Energy Consumption

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Is there any such thing as a "perfect" energy code?

Understanding the Profile Angle

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever designed an overhang to protect a window, you have been confronted with the question of how far should it extend

When the ‘Prevailing’ Wind Direction is Anything But

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

I was recently discussing glazing properties with a mechanical engineer for an energy model of a corporate headquarters we are working on.

Basics of Bulk Water Management through Rainscreens

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The building envelope must face a number of damage functions: bulk and capillary water, air-born water, vapor, radiation (ultraviolet degradation), pests, and people.

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

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Increasingly, I see design professionals leveraging energy modeling in the design process. This is a very good thing.

Gauging the Seasonal Efficiency of Air-Source Heat Pumps

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Recently, I was working on an energy model for a high-performance housing prototype.

The 2030 Challenge Ratchets Up

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

In the new year, project teams committed to the 2030 Challenge are being asked to kick their performance goals up a notch.

How Fire Safety Can Improve Sustainability

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

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

Perforated Metals Give Punch to Sustainability

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Sustainability in building design and construction is a critical process for LEED professionals and perforated materials can help them achieve their goals

The Truth About Spray-Foam

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

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

LEED APs Need to Be Part of Early Design Decisions

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

LEED professionals continue to do a great job of helping projects meet LEED certification targets, but we should be trying to make them even better from the start.

LEED is Only Relevant if it Leads

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

USGBC may have made a terrible mistake.

Forecast: Wood Building Materials, Construction Price Growth by 2017

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

As construction and manufacturing growth continues, buyers throughout the economy will be affected as prices for key products and services rise.

Residential Energy Retrofits Equal Big Energy Savings

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

It's possible to save up to 50 percent in energy savings with deep energy retrofits in the home.

Green Proving Ground Proves Its Ground

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

The Green Proving Ground program is paving the way for promising technologies into the sustainable built environment.

University Funds Campus Improvements with Energy Savings

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Johnson Controls to deliver $58 million in operational and energy efficiency savings.

Ten U.S. Programs Setting Inspiring Example of Sustainability

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Recyclebank names 10 clean-tech pioneer that celebrate U.S. ingenuity with list of motivating environmental initiatives.

Navigating High-Performance Buildings

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Legrand research offers guidelines For navigating the complicated high-performance buildings landscape.

The Smart Home: The Next Green Building Revolution

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

A smart home lets the homeowner reduce consumption by only using energy where and when it's most needed, saving money and the planet without affecting comfort.