2021 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC IECC-2021)
In our solar system, energy begins with the sun. The core’s extreme pressure—250 billion atmospheres—and temperature—15.7 billion kelvin—drives fusion, resulting in a decrease in mass […]
Sustainability in Buildings and Cities
Supporting Vulnerable Persons in an Emergency, ISO 22395
In the event of an emergency, anyone can feel some level of apprehension. However, during any unique crisis, certain people are at risk. According to […]
ISO 37123:2019 – Indicators for Resilient Cities
Uruk was the world’s first city, but, far from Mesopotamia, Caral, in modern Peru, holds this honor for the New World. Despite their geographical and […]
NSF/ANSI 140-2019: Sustainability Assessment For Carpet
Carpet can accomplish a multitude of feats. Beyond enhancing a room’s appearance and providing a soft surface for toes to make contact with after a […]
Sustainable City Quality of Life Indicators in ISO 37120
ISO 37120:2018 – Sustainable cities and communities – Indicators for city services and quality of life has been released, revising the 2014 edition of the […]
Commercializing Resilience: A Top Global Priority
Resilience was first defined as the ability of a material under stress to bounce back to its original strength. In the context of underwriting standards […]
Green Roofs: Advantages in Energy Efficiency
In a recent post, we discussed ANSI/ASHRAE/IES STANDARD 90.1-2016 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (I-P Edition), the standard carefully written to […]
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES STANDARD 90.1-2016 – Energy Standard for Buildings
***Update: This standard has been revised. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2019: Energy Standard For Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings is available on the ANSI Webstore. You can also […]
Stay Green with Commercial Mats: How to Earn LEED Credits
If you have never heard of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) credits, you should take note, as having these types of accolades could distinguish your […]
Green Roofs – The Future of Urban Buildings
For major cities and urban areas, incorporating green roofs, or roofs planted with gardens and vegetation, serves as a way to reduce energy use in […]