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ForeSite, A New National Planning Firm Launches (New York, NY, January 11, 2010) -- ForeSite, a new national planning firm with an expertise in facility programming, master planning, and environmental stewardship founded by Debbi Waters, LEED AP, former principal at Holzman Moss Architecture (HMA), opens...

Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture Marks the Addition of New Partner Nestor Bottino (New York, NY, January 11, 2010) -- Nationally respected architecture and design firm, Holzman Moss Architecture, is changing its name to Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture (HMBA) to reflect the addition of new partner...

Nominations are now open for the 2010 BetterBricks Awards! The BetterBricks Awards salute the individuals leading the way for high performance commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy efficiency. From the building owners who pay for them, to the designers and engineers who design them, to the...

In light of recent and ever increasing acts of terrorism, violence, theft and personal attacks, the need for public safety and different type of security like IP-based video surveillance (IPVS) solutions, Access control and building automation is greater than ever. By recording entry of automobiles,...

Recent dramatic changes in the marketplace have resulted in new and growing concerns for building owners: Soaring energy costs are causing operational costs to climb. Growing awareness of environmental concerns is putting pressure on building owners. Attracting good tenants (and talent) is becoming more...

This paper introduces the analysis of thermostat activity over time to determine the BTU replacement requirement for HVAC equipment. This analysis allows HVAC equipment to operate for precise delivery of BTU’s dynamically with the heat loss characteristics of an enclosed environment. PRESENT METHODS...

Download a PDF of the page Introduction Creating a best-practice operation-and-maintenance (O&M) program increases the efficiency of facility staff, improves building operational practices, and reduces utility costs. The O&M process helps sustain a building's profitability by reducing costly...

Introduction Activities that improve a building’s energy performance fall into four general categories: enhanced O&M building tune-up commissioning capital projects Best-Practice O&M Program discusses elements of enhanced operation and maintenance (O&M). This document describes the...

High performance schools don't have to cost more. The key is to bring your school's administrators and occupants (students and staff) and your design and construction team together early and create a plan for your high performance school. Please note, the links in this article take you to case...

Download a PDF of this interview Note: The tools and resources discussed in this interview can be found under the Hospital & Healthcare section of the BetterBricks website. Mike Hatten is an internationally known engineer, recognized for his expertise in building energy efficiency and is a principal...

Mechanical equipment in buildings, such as boilers, air-handling units, and motors varies greatly in age, size, type, model, fuel used, and condition. Operating and maintaining that equipment properly ensures that it uses energy as efficiently as possible. Our objective is to present the following types...