DOE - Launches Website with Energy Saving Tips

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched a new internet feature which provides tips to consumers on how to make everyday Earth Day by making smart energy choices to save money while protecting the environment. The interactive web page shows consumers steps to use less energy with household electronics, lighting, and appliances to save on monthly bills and how to avoid wasting energy by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and cars.

ecoDriver - reducing your CO2 footprint

ecoDriver suite of products have been specifically developed for companies and institutions who are keen to reduce their utility costs but who are primarily concerned with improving their organisation’s sustainability.

• Monitor energy & water usage, business travel, etc
• Alert consumers when consumption exceeds targets
• Prompt action to reduce consumption
• Provide feedback on success of action taken
• Engage employees in sustainability endeavours

Energy Design Plugin for Google SketchUp

The Energy Design Plugin is a free plugin for the Google SketchUp 3D drawing program. The plugin makes it easy to create and edit the building geometry in your EnergyPlus input files. The plugin also allows you to launch EnergyPlus simulations and view the results without leaving SketchUp.
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Review of the development and implementation of IFC compatible BIM

One of the most comprehensive, and the least "cool aid drinking", reviews on implementation and interoperability of BIM complaint platforms in European AEC industry.
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Are Highly Efficient Buildings Sustainable?

An intriguing article by Dr. Marsh (Ecotect) in which he juxtaposes the benefits of design versus operational efficiency.
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Big Green for Deep Blue

IBM Builds Green Data Center for GIB-Services; Innovative Technology to Heat Local Public Swimming Pool....
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Green Buildings in Google Earth

"What are "green buildings"? This KML showcases buildings across the United States that are included in the Department of Energy's High Performance Buildings Database, which features buildings that meet certain energy and environmental performance guidelines. Be sure to click the "View 3D model in Google Earth" link to see a 3D virtual representation of the building."
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