Building Automation Systems and Open Building Systems: Design Specs

Building Automation Systems (BAS) specifications are a required piece of any building construction, upgrade or retrofit project.
Learn about Building Automation Systems and Design Specifications for Open Building Systems in Ron Bernstein’s latest course.

Typically developed by a consulting engineer, a good specification can significantly enhance the effectiveness and usability of a project. A bad specification can […]

August 17th, 2016|Categories: Building Automation, Building Science, Green Building, Sustainable Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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FREE TOOL: Online Ventilation Sizing & Commissioning Tools

Download Rick Karg’s Toolbox of Online Ventilation Sizing and Commissioning Tools for FREE. 
These free online tools will allow architects, engineers, ventilation designers and installers to size ASHRAE 62.2­2013 ventilation, determine the flow rate of existing ventilation equipment, determine the electrical cost of operating ventilation fans, and calculate the heating and cooling costs of running ventilation systems […]

August 19th, 2015|Categories: Building Science, Free Courses, HVAC Design|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Moisture Matters in Mastering Building Science

The following is a conversation between 4 students and Allison A. Bailes III, Ph.D. from our Mastering Building Science course. Dr. Bailes is the founder and owner of Energy Vanguard in Decatur, Georgia. His academic credentials in physics (BS, MS, MST, and Ph.D. all in that field) and his experience with hands-on green building projects […]

June 16th, 2015|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Sustainable Building, Water|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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