With the development of software programs like DOE-2 and EnergyPlus, it's never been easier for Building Teams to evaluate potential energy saving measures for a building project. However, preparing ...

Back in the halcyon days of 2006, energy analysis of building design and performance was a luxury. Sure, many forward-thinking AEC firms ran their designs through services such as Autodesk’s Green ...

Building performance is a hallmark of architecture in the 21st century. With buildings and the construction industry being significant contributors to carbon emissions, designers must do everything to ...

Maintaining a building environment that is healthy and comfortable is imperative for building managers. Especially in office buildings, occupants tend to have less control of their indoor environment, ...

Mineral building materials such as concrete and mortar are necessarily engineered for well-characterized performance defined in terms of parameters such as durability, strength, permeability and ...

Study, Design, and Improve the Future of Buildings With a Graduate Certificate in Building Design From MTU. Building engineers are the foundation of any modern society. From evaluating structures, ...