Social Costs and Implications of Pollutants
In an average year, each U.S. citizen is responsible for emitting 16 tons of carbon dioxide, ranking 13th worldwide for […]
Sustainability
The Importance of Ventilation in School Buildings
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forward the importance of optimizing building design and the interior wallpaper design for occupant well-being
Life Cycle Cost-effectiveness (LCC-effectiveness) – The New Federal Standard for Climate Resilient Projects
High performing building standards can take many forms and are offered through various certification partners that outline a list of
Nature-Based Climate Solutions
This past Easter weekend, I made plans to go portaging with my family in our favourite camping grounds in central
Price is Not Value
The pandemic has highlighted some important price/value mismatches and I’d like to explain how what we, at Autocase, do and how it fits into the post-pandemic world.
Call to Arms for AECs: Guide to Stimulus Spending
My call to arms is that architects, engineers and other sustainability professionals need to gird themselves with the weapons of training and tools to run the numbers to avoid previous stimulus program mis-steps. Only then will we be able to make rational and informed decisions for the public good. The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure is providing the venue and tools to help guide how to ensure projects are done right and that the right projects are done.
One Green Building Standard to Rule Them All
Since the first method for evaluating building sustainability, in 1975, till today, more than six hundred methods have been developed. Now we are converging on one standard.
GIS and Autocase to Optimize Stormwater Value
Where is the best place for a rain garden? If water quality or urban heat island is my primary concern which green infrastructure feature should I use?
