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1. Why Retrocommission Your Building?

Author

STANGELAND, WILLIAM J.

Subjects
*BUILDING maintenance, *BUILDING repair & the environment, *ENERGY consumption of buildings, *SUSTAINABLE architecture, *GUIDELINES
Abstract

The article discusses retrocommissioning of buildings. It emphasizes the need for property owners to retrocommission their buildings to achieve energy efficiency and create more satisfied clients. The process involves investigation, analysis, and operations-and-maintenance improvement guidelines that seek out low cost improvements to buiding equipment and harmonius system functioning. The phases and implementation of retrocommissioning are also discussed.

Published
2013

2. An Advanced Course In Sustainable Design.

Author

Gregerson, John

Subjects
*BUSINESS schools, *LEADERSHIP in Energy & Environmental Design, *SUSTAINABLE building design & construction, *BUILDING repair & the environment, *CARBON offsetting, *ENERGY consumption of buildings, *SUSTAINABILITY, *HIGHER education, *UNIVERSITY & college design & construction, *SCHOOL building design & construction
Abstract

The article looks at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Business Instructional Building, which was built according to Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Platinum standards. The university also commit that all construction or renovation projects to meet carbon neutrality and net-zero energy efficiency standards. Projects include a solar farm, heating and cooling (HVAC) system upgrades, and sustainability education programs.

Published
2012

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