| Why Build2Sustain? |
| Green News Archives |
|
As many of you may know I am involved with an amazing company Build2Sustain. Today I want to take the opportunity to highlight several of the other members of the advisory board who are excellent resources and will be major players in defining the sustainability movement and the direction it takes heading forward. The first of these individuals is Chris Hill of Construction Law Musings. Chris is one of those rare individuals who is able to envision a project's potential benefits as well as the myriad of potential pitfalls and then convey them to a potential client or third party in manner which makes them easily understandable. It is individuals like Chris who are able to temper the contagious optimism of individuals seeking to construct green projects who will be crucial to the long term success of sustainable design and construction for if we fail to identify the risks and take measures to correct them at at early stage, sustainable buildings will under perform and be riddled with problems that will make them prohibitively expensive over the long run. Hand in hand with the role Chris plays is the equally important role of Gregory Arkin of Revit3D who brings his arsenal of technology to the forefront of the design of the buildings of tomorrow. Gregory has a knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM) which is unrivaled. BIM is a new way of designing and analyzing buildings which allows all the parties involved to make changes to a building's design and instantly see how a change in one area such as in the design of the HVAC system will impact other areas such as the electrical system. By allowing the members of a team to make changes and see how they will impact other areas BIM is reducing the costs of construction and permitting the construction of buildings which are more sustainable and which more closely perform to the expectations of the design team. Build2Sustain will leverage on the vast knowledge which these individuals bring to the table and will become a go to source for those involved in the industry. Posted: 2010-05-31 12:21:57Author:Rich Cartlidge |
More Green News
New USGBC Board of Directors
U.S. Green Building Council Welcomes New Board Directors Board responsible for articulating and upholding the visio
New ASHRAE Research Program Grant Fosters Development of Innovative Technology
ATLANTA – A new research grant from ASHRAE will provide seed funding for novel research deemed to have the potential to
ASHRAE, DOE Further Working Relationship to Advance Energy Efficiency
ATLANTA – Building on a long-established working relationship, ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently s
ASHRAE Asks for Important Building Data Survey to be Prioritized on the House Fl
ATLANTA— ASHRAE received Congressional support from co-chairs of the High-Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus reg
GE Bringing 45 Megawatts of Advanced Wind Turbine Technology to Estonia
Eighteen 2.5-100 Wind Turbines to Power Paldiski Wind Farm 45 Megawatts of Clean Energy to Increase Estonia’s Renewable
Acuity Brands Outdoor Launches Three LED Luminaires That Enhance Architectural a
ATLANTA – July 13, 2011 – Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and c
Westfield Amps Up Sustainability Efforts in Southern California
Company Announces Latest/Largest Solar Initiative in US Portfolio LOS ANGELES – (July 14, 2011) -- Westfield Group, (AS
New facility to help UNT prepare green-collar workforce, conduct advanced resear
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is leading the charge to produce a quality green-collar workforce by
LITTLE TOKYO DESIGN WEEK: FUTURE CITY (LTDW) TO EXHIBIT THE DAIWA HOUSE GROUP’S
Self-Contained Mobile Container Emergency Housing Unit That Supplies Its Own Electricity and Water for Two Adults fo
Jail Time for Clean Air Act Violator
The Clean Air Act is an environmental law but it is a law nonetheless. Breaking it will subject the violator to punishm
NWFA Announces 2012 Convention Location and Dates
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – The National Wood Flooring Association is pleased to announce that it will host its 2012 Conventio
The incredible tree houses of the Korowai: New from BBC Earth
When encountering persons of the same sex, you often wonder what natural similarities you may find. And it's no differen

