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Rediscovering the Unlimited Energy Efficiency Potential of Buildings

Mouli N., Maryland Energy Administration, US

Rediscovering The Unlimited Energy Efficiency Potential Of Buildings Abstract: Buildings in Commercial and Industrial sector are the largest consumers of energy in the developed world in which we live, work, and conduct public businesses. Increasing [...]

Wireless Sensing for the Built Environment: Enabling Innovation Towards Greener, Healthier Homes

Gaura E., Brusey J., Wilkins R., Cogent Computing Applied Research Centre, UK

The industry’s perception of wireless embedded networked sensing systems is changing towards a view of them as reliable, available, usable and affordable instruments. To many, they are no longer the next wave in engineering and [...]

A Multivariate Analysis of Green Building Options

Kung P., Chen V.C.P., Robinson A., University of Texas at Arlington, US

Green building is based on the concept of sustainable development. In this paper, we utilized the software eQUEST in a computer experiments approach to study building options that potentially impact energy usage and cost metrics. [...]

Does Zero Energy Pay Back in Hot Humid Climates?

Hendricks J., Upadhyaya K., Kirksey Architecture, US

We undertook an energy simulation and net present value study of 6 actual buildings designed by our architecture firm for green certification in the Texas Gulf Coast. Our object was to simulate them as net-zero [...]

Inferring Knowledge from Building Monitoring Systems: the Case for Wireless Sensing in Residential Buildings

Gaura E., Brusey J., Wilkins R., Cogent Computing Applied Research Centre, UK

Following more than a decade of intensive research work, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are commonly acknowledged today as proven research instruments for several application domains. In particular, they have made notable contributions to the understanding [...]

Concrete with reduced Portland Cement Clinker Content for Pavements and Transportation Structures

Stein B., Kramer B., Ryan R., Twining, Inc., US

The paper discusses advantages, particularly with respect to CO2 emission reduction, of the replacement of relatively large fractions of Portland cement in concrete mix designs utilized in pavements and structures, with industrial byproducts and natural [...]

Federal Sustainability Requirements and LEED NC & LEED EBOM

Boggiano J., Everblue Training Institute, US

The session begins with an overview of federal requirements for sustainability. Executive Order (EO) 13423 established requirements for sustainability in 2007, while EO 13514 expanded upon that framework in October 2009. Participants will learn about [...]

Passive Solar Design of Buildings – a Case Study

Kumar S., Bansal M., GZS College of Engineering & Technology, IN

Passive solar technologies are means of using sunlight for useful energy without use of active mechanical systems, as contrasted to active solar techniques. Such technologies convert sunlight into usable heat in the form of water, [...]

Green Building a Step Toward Energy Conservation: An Overview

Bansal M., Giani Zail Singh College of Engineering & Technology, Bathinda, Punjab, INDIA, IN

This paper highlights the situations for better understanding of the concept of green building for significant environmental, economic and social benefits regarding energy conservation. Commercial building or non-green building are responsible for usage of considerable [...]

Interaction between Volatile Organic Compounds and Functional Monomers in Molecularly Imprinted Materials

Luga C., Ortíz E., Noreña L., Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, MX

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have been playing an increasingly important role in volatile organic compound (VOC) sensing for air quality control. The unique feature of these materials is their biomimetic molecular recognition functionality. Theoretical chemistry [...]