Resilient & Sustainable Design
- Curious about resilient design? Start here: The Resilient Design Institute. The Resilient Design Institute is your go-to for all things resilient. Their website has practical solutions that can be employed by communities, businesses and individuals to adapt during what they call “the accelerating social change."
- Building Design and Construction It is a well known fact that after major disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico where thousands were left homeless or without power for months at a time. These homeowners then have to deal with the Hurdles of relocation efforts themselves- this has already happened more than once!
- US Climate Resilience Toolkit. This is probably one of the best "one-stop shop" resources for resilient design, supporting documentation and issue related to climate change. A great resource that architects can use with clients or builders in order to create sustainable homes while also ensuring they are upkeeping their own standards by following industry standards
- National Institute of Building Sciences has a whole section of their website dedicated to Building Resilience Resources.
- Although specifically targeted at addressing typhoons and earthquakes, the information within The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific’s Resilient Construction and Design Guide The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s new report on hazards can be applied to buildings on the east coast, which are prone to some seismic and hurricane hazards.
- The World Bank’s Sustainable Cities blog offers an insightful look at resiliency on a global scale. Start here.
- Whole Building Design. The resource provides a gateway to the latest infor. The Resilient Design Institute is your go-to for all things resilient. Their website has practical solutions that can be employed by communities, businesses and individuals to adapt during what they call “the accelerating social change.
Green Building
- Does Green Building Pay? Yes. At least according to a new study, the University of Texas at Austin and USGBC found that new homes built to meet LEED standards (which includes a variety of environmentally-friendly features) were worth an average $25k more than conventional houses!
- Thermal Insulation Growth. Last year, the Building Thermal Insulation Market The market for thermal building insulation is projected to grow at a rate higher than $25 billion annually, and this could reach nearly $34.9 billion by 2024 according an article in Forbes Magazine! The report provides great insight on what types of insulations are becoming popular right now so you can get ahead when it comes time for your next upgrade or renovation project request a sample here.
- The future of building is now with zero energy ready homes. But this article by Green Building Advisor This time around, they designed a home that is not just energy efficient but costs less to build and own.
- Go For Solar. Last year, South Miami passed a building code that required a solar panel This time around, they designed a home that is not just energy efficient but costs less to build and own.
- Green Building Continues to Rise. To date, Almost 130,000 homes have earned the NGBS Green certification and almost 97 thousand are registered to do so. Home Innovation Research Labs is paying close attention.
- Green Building Advisor. A single resource where design and construction professionals, knowledgeable homeowners can get the full complement of information in one place!— proven construction details, in-depth how-to advice, a green-products database, green business strategies, design tools, and alternate paths to code compliance together in one place.
- EcoBuildingPulse, A one stop shop for design and construction professionals, homeowners who are looking to get all of their information in one place!
Metal Building
- Metal Construction News Metal building news, products and strategies in a one-stop shop.
- Metal Building Insulation. This is a great technical overview of continuous Insulation for the Metal Building industry. Emphasis on technical.
- Metal Building Insulation Trends. With a focus on metal building news, products and strategies that are driving this sector.. Part 1 dives into energy codes. Part 2 examines code-compliant, cost-effective metal building design.
- Metal Walls. Metal Roofing. Metal Buildings. Sustainability. DesignandBuildwithMetal.com The Metal Building Blog is a blog that contains all of the latest industry updates, information on new trends in metal building design and more.
- The Metal Building Blog is your one-stop shop for all of the latest industry updates, information on new trends in metal building design and more Here’s the 2018 State of the Industry Report.
