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The Role of Private Capital in Emerging Building Technologies

Singer A., Living Space Labs, US

With buildings consuming 48% of all energy generated in the United States alone, “arch-tech” is the next frontier for addressing two of the planet’s most critical future challenges - energy consumption and global climate change. [...]

Industrial Application of Total Performance Oriented Retro-Commissioning

Xin D., Liu G., Gunawan S., Bes-Tech, US

Building commissioning has emerged as the preferred method of ensuring that building systems are installed and operated to provide the performance envisioned by the designer. However, Continuous Commissioning (CC) focuses on improving overall system control [...]

Cleantech Daylighting Using Smart Glass: A Survey of LEED Accredited Professionals

Sottile G.M., Research Frontiers Inc., US

(Note: This abstract is 444 words per the <=500 word limit expressed in your Abstract Preparation Instructions) Residential and commercial buildings are a main focus of the accelerating clean technology movement. Smart glass is an [...]

New Coating Technology to Inhibit Toxic, Black Mold Growth

Krotine F.T., Amsey S.W.R., Ecology Coatings Inc., US

A new nanotechnology-enabled process utilizing UV-curable coatings was developed to impart resistance to the growth of Stachybotrys chartarum toxic black mold on wallboard. Wallboard that has been in a flooded area, even with only several [...]

SITumbra – Energy Efficient Structurally Integrated Transparent Shaded Façade System

Giles H., University of Michigan, US

SITumbra is a multi-use transparent structural window system made from a customizable fixed inner structural grid compositely connected to outer transparent window materials. It can be configured to meet multiple material and design specifications and [...]

So You Want to Replace Your PVC

Gibb S.E., Beckman E.J., University of Pittsburgh, US

This paper looks at product design in the context of PVC pipe replacement. A three metric system is used assessing the functionality, economics, and environmental aspects of a product to truly create greener products that [...]

Environmentally Intelligent Integral Waterproofing and Corrosion Protection for Concrete

Veramallay S., Horan T., Hycrete, Inc., US

Hycrete is a proven admixture for concrete that makes the concrete waterproof and protects the steel reinforcement from corrosion. The material itself is a nanotechnology and is Cradle-to-Cradle certified as an environmentally intelligent product. Concrete [...]

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